Children's Health - Page 7

RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children

May 5, 2026

RFK Jr. unveils initiative targeting 'overuse' of psychiatric medications, especially among children

RFK Jr. unveiled a new HHS initiative targeting overuse of psychiatric medications, especially among children, as part of a broader mental health strategy.

Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

May 5, 2026

Trump turns Obama-era youth health policy on its head as school fitness benchmark returns

Trump to sign a presidential memorandum restoring the competitive fitness test for students as part of his push to Make America Healthy Again.

Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope

May 5, 2026

Researchers race to treat rare childhood dementia with no cure, giving families new hope

Researchers at MCRI are working toward treatments for KAND, a rare neurodegenerative disorder often described as a form of childhood dementia.

My son has a terminal disease — why FDA delays are failing families like mine

April 29, 2026

My son has a terminal disease — why FDA delays are failing families like mine

A mother caring for her son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy urges FDA Commissioner Makary to prioritize faster treatment approvals for rare diseases.

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

April 24, 2026

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

On TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7, a young child was hospitalized after falling aboard the cruise ship while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. The toddler fell about six to 10 feet.

Trump admin steps up next phase of effort to protect children’s health

April 24, 2026

Trump admin steps up next phase of effort to protect children’s health

The Trump administration targets lead poisoning risks to children as the EPA reallocates unused state funds and launches new public awareness tools.

Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest

April 23, 2026

Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest

A surge of the highly contagious rotavirus is hitting the U.S., with positive test rates climbing beyond last year's peak levels, CDC data shows.

Sen Mark Warner 'heartbroken,' announcing daughter dies of juvenile diabetes

April 20, 2026

Sen Mark Warner 'heartbroken,' announcing daughter dies of juvenile diabetes

Sen. Mark Warner announces the loss of his eldest daughter Madison, 36, after a long battle with juvenile diabetes and other health problems.

MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it

April 20, 2026

MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it

The MAHA movement gives Republicans a chance to win suburban moms in 2026 midterms by focusing on food quality, screen time and health transparency.

Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children

April 16, 2026

Shouting match erupts between RFK Jr and Dem lawmaker over his comments about Black children

RFK Jr. and Rep. Terri Sewell clashed during a budget hearing over his past podcast comments about Black children allegedly needing to be re-parented.