Children's Health - Page 6

Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds

May 24, 2026

Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds

A new study finds that exposure to water filtration systems early in life can extend a person's lifespan by an average of 3.2 months, researchers say.

RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment

May 23, 2026

RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment

The DOJ indicted two in an alleged $46.6 million Minnesota Medicaid autism fraud scheme that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls the largest autism fraud bust in U.S. history.

At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life

May 22, 2026

At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life

A woman shares her story of being put on testosterone at 14 and receiving a double mastectomy, detailing the irreversible damage to her body and her life.

Colorado Supreme Court orders Children's Hospital to resume gender transition treatments for minors

May 20, 2026

Colorado Supreme Court orders Children's Hospital to resume gender transition treatments for minors

The Colorado Supreme Court ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender transition treatments for minors, ruling the pause violated state law.

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease

May 18, 2026

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease

Prime Minister Albanese announces a $5 million grant for MCRI to launch a pioneering research team focused on preventing childhood health conditions.

Largest children’s hospital in US to open ‘detransition clinic’ after $10M settlement with Trump DOJ, state

May 16, 2026

Largest children’s hospital in US to open ‘detransition clinic’ after $10M settlement with Trump DOJ, state

Texas Children's Hospital agrees to pay $10 million in penalties and establish a first-ever detransition clinic after a DOJ and Texas state probe.

New federal probe examines whether taxpayer dollars fund child gender transitions, legal defenses

May 14, 2026

New federal probe examines whether taxpayer dollars fund child gender transitions, legal defenses

Republican chairman of the Senate's health committee demands answers from federally funded health providers allegedly offering gender transition-related services to minors.

Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit'

May 11, 2026

Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit'

The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance urging schools to protect recess, citing benefits for kids' health, learning and behavior.

Newsom's 'Golden State Start' promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes

May 8, 2026

Newsom's 'Golden State Start' promises 400 free diapers per baby as California grapples with budget woes

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Golden State Start, a new California program offering 400 free diapers to every family with a newborn starting this summer.

MAKARY, DIAMANTAS: Parents worried about baby formula safety just got the news they needed

May 8, 2026

MAKARY, DIAMANTAS: Parents worried about baby formula safety just got the news they needed

Operation Stork Speed aims to enhance infant formula safety, availability and quality under the Trump administration's "Babies First" approach.