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CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

Do weighted blankets really deliver a sleep fix? Here's what you need to know

December 6, 2023

Do weighted blankets really deliver a sleep fix? Here's what you need to know

Here's what you should know about weighted blankets and whether or not they may help with certain sleep issues, according to health professionals, who share insights.

Ex-school worker who used energy drinks to lure teen victim in hot water again: police

December 5, 2023

Ex-school worker who used energy drinks to lure teen victim in hot water again: police

A former Connecticut public school employee, Alyson Cranick, was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting an underage boy before being arrested again for messaging another minor.

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

December 3, 2023

Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China

Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.

CRISIS IN NEW YORK: Mother recoils at safe injection site set across from school: 'Our babies are in there'

December 3, 2023

CRISIS IN NEW YORK: Mother recoils at safe injection site set across from school: 'Our babies are in there'

Francesca Barreiro said the East Harlem safe injection site across from her kid's school is making the neighborhood more dangerous and exposing kids to drug abuse.

As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

December 3, 2023

As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts

Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

December 2, 2023

Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’

The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.

Funeral held for Indi Gregory, infant forced off life support in UK: 'True warrior'

December 1, 2023

Funeral held for Indi Gregory, infant forced off life support in UK: 'True warrior'

Indi Gregory, the infant forced off life support by the United Kingdom's court system last month, was laid to rest Friday at a Cathedral in Nottingham, England.

As childhood pneumonia spreads, here’s what parents can do to keep their kids healthy

December 1, 2023

As childhood pneumonia spreads, here’s what parents can do to keep their kids healthy

With some U.S. states now reporting outbreaks of childhood pneumonia cases, health experts share tips and insights for parents to prevent the illness from making its way into their households.

Western Massachusetts reports RSV uptick as child pneumonia outbreak hits Ohio

December 1, 2023

Western Massachusetts reports RSV uptick as child pneumonia outbreak hits Ohio

An uptick in RSV cases is happening in western Massachusetts, leading some children to suffer from mild cases of pneumonia, according to a report.