Children's Health - Page 54

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

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.

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

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.

Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic

May 31, 2024

Mental health and stress issues in America get new attention from National Geographic

National Geographic released a new mental health campaign to encourage the public to understand the effects of stress. Contributor Yudhijit Bhattacharjee shared key details about stress relief.

Virginia public school faces backlash after students reportedly played segregation game

May 30, 2024

Virginia public school faces backlash after students reportedly played segregation game

The Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria, Virginia is facing backlash after students segregated other students based on their race while playing a game.

Wisconsin daycare faces potential lawsuit after toddler exposed to cocaine: 'He's not the same'

May 30, 2024

Wisconsin daycare faces potential lawsuit after toddler exposed to cocaine: 'He's not the same'

Kimberly Hopson and James Staples, parents of a one-year-old who doctors discovered had cocaine in his system, appeared with their attorney on "Fox & Friends First."

Kardashians' celebrity chef shares secrets of healthier salads, how to include the kids and more

May 30, 2024

Kardashians' celebrity chef shares secrets of healthier salads, how to include the kids and more

In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Chef K, a private chef for the Kardashians and other celebrities, shared secrets of a great salad — including a fresh new dressing option she adores.

Warning for moms and dads about popular 'sharenting' trend

May 29, 2024

Warning for moms and dads about popular 'sharenting' trend

A psychologist warned parents Wednesday about "sharenting" behavior on social media. "Sharenting" parents are those who share too much information about their kids online.

Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds

May 28, 2024

Feeding peanuts to babies could prevent allergies through the teen years, study finds

Feeding peanut butter to babies — starting during infancy and continuing until age 5 — has shown to be effective in reducing allergies into adolescence, according to a new study.

ADHD affects 1 in 9 kids in US, new report reveals: ‘Shame and stigma’

May 24, 2024

ADHD affects 1 in 9 kids in US, new report reveals: ‘Shame and stigma’

Diagnoses of ADHD continue to rise among U.S. youth, affecting one in every nine U.S. kids, a new report reveals. Mental health experts explain the reasons behind the spike.

Foster care shortage in many states as Colorado nonprofit seeks more parents willing to help

May 23, 2024

Foster care shortage in many states as Colorado nonprofit seeks more parents willing to help

One nonprofit in Colorado says it is seeing an average of 10 children a day enter the foster care system even as more homes are needed. Other states face a shortage of foster care homes, too.