Children's Health - Page 43

June 10, 2024

Florida mom allegedly attempts to drown 'possessed, devil toddler' for knocking over plant: report

A Florida woman was arrested after she admitted to trying to drown her toddler because the child had knocked over a potted plant, according to an arrest affidavit.

June 9, 2024

Texas community for special needs adults is a model for others: 'A joyful place'

In Brookshire, Texas, west of Houston, lies the Brookwood Community for Adults with Special Needs — a "joyful place" that grew from the seeds of one woman's tragedy to become a home for many.

June 9, 2024

American College of Pediatricians issues fiery statement condemning child gender transition

A coalition of pediatricians and conservative organizations is urging American medical professionals to stop promoting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

June 8, 2024

Heroic police officer saves child choking on candy: He was 'purple'

El Monte Officer Raul Vega saved an 8-year-old child from a severe choking incident after using a LifeVac device.

June 8, 2024

New Jersey girl, 6, dies in tragic badminton accident 4 weeks after asking ‘how to be with God and be saved'

A 6-year-old girl on vacation in Maine was accidentally killed by a broken badminton racket last week, her family said.

June 7, 2024

How parents can encourage healthy social media habits for their kids

Parents must decide how to handle their own child's social media use in a world where there is relatively little legislation to serve as guidance.

June 7, 2024

Nebraska baby born with cataracts has 3 eye surgeries to save her sight: ‘I just kept praying’

Madison Artale was diagnosed with cataracts at just 1.5 months old, and was in danger of losing her sight, until an advanced surgery saved her vision. The baby's family and doctor share the story.

June 5, 2024

Expert urges parents to push 'green time over screen time' this summer as childhood loneliness surges

Thomas Kersting, a psychotherapist and author, said kids need to get back outside and prioritize play over screen time to combat the growing childhood loneliness crisis.

June 5, 2024

Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.

June 3, 2024

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows

Scientists have made a breakthrough in genetic research by finding the root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which affects about one in 20,000 young people.