Children's Health - Page 8

Food September 30

Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds

Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.

Health September 24

Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery

The family of Sophia Forchas shares an update on the 12-year-old's recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

Health September 24

Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses

Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.

Melania Trump September 23

Melania Trump declares 'the moment is now' for new global children's initiative at UN

Melania Trump launched "Fostering the Future Together" at the U.N., a global coalition to promote children’s safety, education, innovation and technology.

Health September 22

Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval

The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.

White House September 22

Trump ties autism to widely used over-the-counter drug

President Donald Trump revealed a major medical finding on autism Monday, after his administration has said that it would seek to understand the cause by September.

Health September 22

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.

Opinion September 22

There is nothing compassionate about providing so-called gender-affirming care

28 lawsuits have targeted gender-affirming care providers, while concerns continue about medical treatments for transgender youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries.

Charlie Kirk September 18

DC watchdog sues for docs on ‘modern-day Tuskegee Experiments’ giving transgender Rx to youth

Oversight Project files lawsuit demanding release of Obama-era study examining long-term effects of puberty blockers on transgender children and teens.

Health September 13

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

Children's Health September 9

Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy

A new MAHA health strategy for kids aims to bring back whole milk in schools and sets out over 120 reforms, covering areas like food labeling, nutrition, and water safety.