Girl, 4, contracts life-threatening infection after trying on shoes without socks, mom claims A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.
Pediatric resident meets nurse who cared for him as newborn Pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore was doing a monthlong rotation at the same neonatal intensive care unit where he was cared for as a newborn when he came across someone from his past.
Texas police officer, wife plead for bone marrow donor for daughter with rare condition A “vibrant” 9-year-old girl’s life was turned on its head last month when she learned that she has a rare, potentially fatal condition that will require a bone marrow transplant to better her chances of survival.
Poppy seeds: delicious bagel topping or dangerous narcotic? On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the owner of a website selling a product known as PoppySeed Wash.
ADHD diagnoses may be rising in US The number of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. appears to have increased dramatically, a new study finds.
Children should stay in rear-facing car seat 'for as long as possible,' experts say in new guidelines Heads up, parents: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidelines on how long children should stay in a rear-facing car seat.
Detroit schools shut off water over high levels of lead, copper Detroit has shut off drinking water in all public schools after officials found high levels of lead or copper in samples from 16 out of 24 schools tested.
Texas nurse fired after allegedly posting about toddler's measles diagnosis on anti-vax page A nurse in Texas was fired after she allegedly posted to an anti-vaccination Facebook page about a young patient who may have the measles, officials with the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston said this week.
Cargill recalls 25,000 pounds of possibly contaminated beef A Cargill Meat Solutions plant in Colorado is recalling more than 25,000 pounds (11,300 kg) of ground beef that could be contaminated with E. Coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
