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US scores D+ for preterm birth rates, says new report: ‘Falling further behind’

November 21, 2023

US scores D+ for preterm birth rates, says new report: ‘Falling further behind’

The rate of preterm births remains alarmingly high in the U.S., according to the latest March of Dimes Report Card. The report also reveals infant and maternal mortality rates.

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments'

November 19, 2023

Cancer deaths among kids and teens fell 24% over past two decades, CDC reports: 'Better treatments'

Deaths among youth cancer patients are on the decline, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Death rates fell 24% between 2001 and 2021.

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

November 17, 2023

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep, their genes may be to blame, according to a 15-year study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Maya Kowalski files sexual assault complaint against children's hospital after $260M lawsuit win

November 16, 2023

Maya Kowalski files sexual assault complaint against children's hospital after $260M lawsuit win

Maya Kowalski, who was awarded more than $260 million in her civil battle against Johns Hopkins All Children's, is now accusing the hospital of sexual abuse.

UK infant baptized before being forced off life support, father says 'the devil' was in the courtroom

November 14, 2023

UK infant baptized before being forced off life support, father says 'the devil' was in the courtroom

Indi Gregory, the U.K. infant who was forced off life support by the British government, was baptized by her formerly non-religious father before her death.

UK infant Indi Gregory dies amid legal battle with British government over treatment options

November 13, 2023

UK infant Indi Gregory dies amid legal battle with British government over treatment options

Indi Gregory, the terminally ill baby who was at the center of a legal battle in the United Kingdom over her treatment options, died Monday morning in hospice care.

Forget the criticisms, AI could help keep children safe online

November 13, 2023

Forget the criticisms, AI could help keep children safe online

Many critics focus on the negative aspects of AI, but it could also end up helping keep children safe online by keeping them from dangerous and offensive content.

UK judges double down on mandate to pull infant off life support, denies parents' appeal to take baby to Italy

November 11, 2023

UK judges double down on mandate to pull infant off life support, denies parents' appeal to take baby to Italy

Judges in the United Kingdom have doubled-down on a mandate to pull life-support from 8-month-old Indi Gregory, against the wishes of her parents.

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

November 10, 2023

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Terminally ill UK baby gets more time to live as parents fight judge to bring her to Vatican hospital

November 10, 2023

Terminally ill UK baby gets more time to live as parents fight judge to bring her to Vatican hospital

Indi Gregory, an 8-month-old in the United Kingdom mandated by a judge to be taken off life support, has gained some time through an appeal process hoping to overturn the ruling.