Children's Health - Page 56

Nevada couple accused of locking autistic son, 11, in 'makeshift jail cell': report

April 25, 2024

Nevada couple accused of locking autistic son, 11, in 'makeshift jail cell': report

Henderson Police have arrested a couple after an 11-year-old child diagnosed with autism was found in a makeshift ‘jail cell’ after being reported absent from school.

New Georgia law bans minors under 16 from using social media without parental consent

April 24, 2024

New Georgia law bans minors under 16 from using social media without parental consent

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that requires children under the age of 16 to have their parent or guardian’s permission to create social media accounts.

North Carolina officials reveal possible cause of death for boy, 12, found dead at wilderness therapy camp

April 24, 2024

North Carolina officials reveal possible cause of death for boy, 12, found dead at wilderness therapy camp

A North Carolina boy who was found dead at a wilderness therapy camp for troubled youth likely died of suffocation in a tent with a broken zipper, a new state report says.

Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sister’s lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'

April 23, 2024

Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sister’s lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'

A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.

With whooping cough cases on the rise, do you need a booster vaccine?

April 22, 2024

With whooping cough cases on the rise, do you need a booster vaccine?

As whooping cough (pertussis) cases surge globally, experts offer their insights on symptoms, prevention and vaccination requirements. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations

April 22, 2024

Toddler milk is ‘potentially harmful,’ AAP warns amid calls for stricter regulations

Experts warn that toddler milk might not have the benefits that marketers claim even as this milk has become a huge worldwide business. Here is nutrition insight from all sides.

Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving'

April 19, 2024

Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving'

A Utah mother is fighting for her teen daughter’s access to diabetes medicine after it was discontinued. Alison Smart, plus other parents and medical experts, discussed the risks and options.

Michigan district defends teaching elementary kids grammar lesson on 'tree,' 'ze' pronouns

April 19, 2024

Michigan district defends teaching elementary kids grammar lesson on 'tree,' 'ze' pronouns

Schavey Road Elementary School, in DeWitt, Michigan, is teaching students about using interchangeable gender pronouns in a new lesson.

Michigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claims

April 18, 2024

Michigan girl's contaminated Wendy's meal left her with permanent brain damage, lawsuit claims

Aspen Lamfers allegedly suffered a life-altering E. coli infection from a Wendy's meal in 2022. Her mother is suing the owner of the Wendy's location in Jenison for $20 million.

Ohio judge temporarily blocks law banning sex-reassignment surgeries, hormone therapies for minors

April 17, 2024

Ohio judge temporarily blocks law banning sex-reassignment surgeries, hormone therapies for minors

An Ohio judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a impending law that would ban gender reassignment surgeries and certain hormone therapies for minors.