Healthy Living

Pediatric experts give new recommendations to keep sleeping babies safe

The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced new recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome, while infants rest at night

Parents now to decide if they will get their children vaccinated against COVID-19

Parents now must decide whether or not to vaccinate their children against COVID-19.

COVID-19 rebound after Paxlovid treatment likely due to insufficient exposure to the drug

A CDC study of the COVID-19 treatment drug, Paxlovid shows that instances of symptom rebound after treatment may be due to under exposure to the drug

NBC News drag queen columnist says 'drag queen story hour' echoes 'most effective learning practices' for kids

An NBC News opinion piece from drag queen 'Lil Miss Hot Mess' defended drag queen story hour as an effective educational tool for children and slammed critics.

Pediatric hepatitis outbreak cases are not above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels: CDC

CDC research done during the pediatric hepatitis outbreak does not suggest an increase from the start of the outbreak compared with pre pandemic levels

Ukrainian Animals War Relief Fund founded to save displaced pets after tech exec saw devastation firsthand

Dan Fine's Ukrainian Animals War Relief is on a mission to save pets displaced during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pets using cutting-edge technology.

Louisiana man accused of raping a woman then getting custody of their child says 'it's a lie'

Louisiana dad John Barnes says he didn't rape Crysta Abelseth, with whom he shares a 15-year-old daughter, and that Judge Jeffrey Cache was justified in giving him custody.

NBC's TODAY.com marks Father's Day with abortion advocacy: 'I wouldn't be a father without abortion'

NBC's TODAY.com published an article for Father's Day featuring firsthand accounts from fathers who have benefitted from a previous abortion in their lives.

The best vegetables for your health, according to nutritionists

From Shiitake mushrooms to carrots and more, enjoy these nutritionist-approved vegetables to help increase vitamin intake, support digestion and overall good health.

Pennsylvania baby boy dies in hot car incident: What parents need to know now

A child was found dead at the scene inside a hot car on Thursday, June 16, by police in Upper Saint Clair, Pennsylvania. Here are details, plus tips for parents.