Pediatric weekly COVID-19 cases hit pandemic high The number of weekly COVID-19 cases among children has climbed to the highest figure seen since the pandemic began, in what the American Academy of Pediatrics described as an exponential increase since early summer with 251,781 new weekly infections.
Children 6 months and up should get flu shot, delay during severe COVID-19 illness: pediatrics group Children aged 6 months and older should receive a flu vaccine this fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised Tuesday, however kids with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 should delay flu shots until they have recovered.
Number of people with dementia expected to rise 40% within decade, WHO says The number of people worldwide suffering from dementia is expecting to rise to 78 million by 2030, according to a report published Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Her son died from a ‘choking game;’ now she’s determined to save other kids’ lives Judy Rogg raises awareness of a dangerous challenge arguably popularized by social media and has dedicated her life to ensuring another parent won’t feel the same pain of losing their child.
COVID-19 cases increasing among US children, data shows The start of the school year coincided with increasing COVID-19 infections among children, according to the latest data from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Osteoporotic fractures pose serious harm to men, too: study Osteoporosis, a bone disease raising the risk for fractures and breaks, poses serious harm to men too, says the National Osteoporosis Foundation following findings of over 90,000 disease-related deaths in a given year.
Illinois judge recuses after allowing unvaccinated mom to see son; dad plans to block visit An Illinois judge recused himself Tuesday from a child support case in which he initially barred an unvaccinated woman from seeing her son, then reversed the order Monday after it started to get media attention.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: New Zealand reports first death linked to shot New Zealand officials reported the country's first death linked to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study A new study found that child obesity significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colorado day care provider convicted for hiding 26 kids behind false basement wall A Colorado jury has convicted a day care provider on child abuse charges related to concealing 26 children behind a false wall in a basement.
