Healthy Living

Biden partnered with organization which questioned parents' rights to be notified about their kids' transition

The Biden Foundation partnered with an organization which questioned a parents' right to be notified about their child's social transition in schools.

I fought for my son. The school board told Biden's Justice Department to investigate me.

I fought for my son and the local school board told Biden's Justice Department to investigate me. I'm suing so that it doesn't happen to any other parents.

Kids with head lice don't need to leave school: report

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a clinical report that says children who have head lice don't have to miss school because there's no known health hazard.

California doctor prescribed unnecessary drugs to over 1K patients

A doctor in California pleaded guilty to prescribing and selling unnecessary medication to steal taxpayer money. He was ordered to pay $2.3 million in restitution.

Seattle Children’s Hospital emergency room sees unprecedented demand

The emergency room at Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeing an increase in patient load. As mask requirements relax at school, kids are becoming more vulnerable to germs.

Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study

The lead author of a study published in PLOS Medicine said acetaminophen use by women in pregnancy increased the risk for attention and sleep problems among their young children by over 20%.

5 simple and healthy diet swaps to manage your cholesterol levels

Compass Nutrition lead dietitian Nikita Kapur offers expert tips on how to manage cholesterol levels and make easy diet and lifestyle changes for better health.

Melatonin should be avoided in children unless directed by a health care professional, says sleep academy

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges parents to consult a doctor or health care professional first before giving their children melatonin as a sleep aid — here's why.

It's time to level the playing field for girls and encourage more exercise

White House physical fitness conference wants to level the playing field for girls, encourage them to get more exercise, and improve their overall health.

Ohio woman's second baby killed 'as a result of co-sleeping': What is co-sleeping?

A 23-year-old mother from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been indicted after a second child of hers was killed in June 2022 due to co-sleeping. Here's what it means to co-sleep with a baby.