Children's Health - Page 53

February 21, 2024

‘Gas station heroin’ is growing threat in New Jersey, health officials warn: ‘Dangerous and addictive’

A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey, health officials warn. In many cases, it’s sold on corner convenience store shelves. Addiction experts shared concerns.

February 21, 2024

Spain's birth rate drops to the lowest level since records began over 80 years ago

Spain has reported another year of declining birth rates with just 322,075 babies born in 2023. Some regions are offering financial benefits to encourage families to have children.

February 20, 2024

Kids who wear school uniforms get less physical activity, study finds: 'There's a problem'

A study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. suggests that school uniform policies could serve as a barrier to children getting daily physical activity. Doctors weighed in.

February 20, 2024

Florida student and teacher bond over matching scars from their open-heart surgeries: 'Tough cookies'

A 6-year-old girl and her kindergarten teacher have something very special in common — matching scars from open-heart surgeries. Kennedy Vogt's mother and her teacher shared their stories.

February 19, 2024

Penn State students raise $16.9 million in pediatric cancer funds through annual dance marathon

Penn State students raised over $16.9 million in their annual 46-hour dance marathon, Thon, benefiting pediatric cancer patients over the weekend, officials say.

February 17, 2024

Researchers argue 'rapid onset gender dysphoria' does exist, despite narrative against it

Many transgender activists argue gender dysphoria is innate as justification for the medical transition of children, but some researchers point to "rapid onset gender dysphoria."

February 16, 2024

North Carolina search warrant sheds light on mysterious therapy camp death of 12-year-old boy

Deputies believe Trails Carolina “has not completely cooperated" with the investigation into the death of a preteen boy enrolled in the program less than 24 hours.

February 15, 2024

Fed watchdog: Biden administration did not properly screen adults housing migrant children in the US

The Biden administration's Health and Human Services did not properly vet or maintain security checks on adults who take in migrant children, according to a federal watchdog.

February 15, 2024

Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed five whooping cough cases involving an unvaccinated family that traveled from the mainland U.S. to Oahu.

February 15, 2024

ACLU sues children's hospital for halting adult transgender surgeries

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an 18-year-old Denver patient who was on track to receive "chest masculinization surgery" before the hospital altered its policy.