Tennessee mom warns of coronavirus-related illness in children after son hospitalized: ‘I felt helpless’ A mom whose son was hospitalized after developing the coronavirus-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is warning others to be wary of the condition should their child battle COVID-19 or be exposed to the virus.
Delaware sees first coronavirus fatality in pediatric patient: officials The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of a young child in Delaware, marking the first time the virus has killed a pediatric patient in the state since the start of the pandemic, state health officials said Friday.
California child dies of coronavirus: health official A child in California with “severe underlying medical conditions” has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, a health official in the state said this week.
Trump signs anti-female genital mutilation law that increases punishment of perpetrators A new law that its backers called a pivotal step in protecting vulnerable young women and girls across the United States from the "barbaric and medically unnecessary procedure" of female genital mutilation was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday.
Tanya Roberts' death: Can a UTI be fatal? Urinary tract infections are often associated with painful urination or burning sensation, so when Tanya Roberts’ long-term partner revealed that her death followed hospitalization for complications stemming from one, it came as a shock to many.
Oregon health care worker hospitalized after allergic reaction to Moderna vaccine An Oregon health care worker was hospitalized following a severe allergic reaction to Moderna's coronavirus vaccine, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) said this week.
Coronavirus cases in children surpass 2 million mark A surge in pediatric coronavirus cases over the last several weeks has seen the number of illnesses in kids surpass 2 million, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
New US dietary guidelines: No candy, cake for kids under 2 Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children.
Missouri boy, 3, suffers coronavirus-linked stroke: ‘We thought we were going to lose him’ A 3-year-old Missouri boy suffered a stroke after testing positive for coronavirus antibodies, his family says.
Nurses make Christmas 'onesies' for newborns to cheer up moms New mothers at St. Lucie Medical Center in Florida aren't allowed to have many family members visit them, so two nurses who work in the labor unit decided to make Christmas outfits for their newborn babies to cheer them up.
