Children's Health - Page 50

March 15, 2024

Utah teen receives ‘dream car,' Ford racing trip after learning rare cancer diagnosis has spread to his lungs

A Utah teen battling cancer was gifted his dream car, a Ford Mustang, and a racing experience after learning that his rare disease has spread to his lungs.

March 14, 2024

Alabama paramedic, mother supplied underaged teens with alcohol, vapes: police

An Alabama paramedic professional was arrested after she allegedly gave teens alcoholic drinks, vapes and allowed them to smoke marijuana in her home.

March 14, 2024

TikTok CEO tells users 'protect your constitutional rights' against TikTok ban in video

TikTok CEO Shou Chew published a video Wednesday urging users to "protect your constitutional rights" against a bipartisan bill that would force China to divest from the app.

March 13, 2024

Former prime minister praises England's ban on puberty blockers for kids: 'Massive step forward'

England's National Health Service banned the use of puberty blockers for children, citing concerns stemming from the lack of research on the long-term effects.

March 12, 2024

England's National Health Service bans puberty blockers for kids

England's National Health Service (NHS) banned the use of puberty blockers, or gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, for transgender children.

March 12, 2024

8 in 10 teens aren’t getting enough sleep, says National Sleep Foundation: ‘Deeply concerning’

Teens should get between eight and 10 hours of sleep each night, experts say — yet a vast majority of them are falling short. Sleep experts shared the risks and tips for better sleep.

March 12, 2024

NY Mag presents the 'moral case' for allowing kids to medically transition: 'Universal right'

New York Magazine featured a cover story that emphasized the need to recognize transgender kids’ rights as "full members of society" to change genders.

March 12, 2024

Ohio boy, 8, prepares for blindness: ‘It’s heartbreaking,’ his mom says

Grayson Naff, 8, of Ohio is preparing for life without vision as an effect of his rare disease. Naff's mother and care team revealed how he is training for imminent blindness.

March 11, 2024

Illegal immigrant accused of causing head-on crash that killed young Missouri boy

The Hazelwood Police Department said an illegal immigrant caused a head-on collision that killed 12-year-old Travis Wolfe on Dec. 20, the night before his birthday.

March 11, 2024

Brutal dog attack in Nebraska leaves 4-year-old girl severely injured, scalp nearly ripped off

A 4-year-old girl in Nebraska is recovering after a brutal dog attack last month left her with severe injuries, according to police.