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Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

A 5-year-old with cochlear implants wanted a break from his mom ... so he muted her

5-year-old Cooper Carlson, who is profoundly deaf, humorously expressed the need for a break from talking, highlighting the challenges of communication.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
NYC parents

This Mom Shared Her Best Hacks For When Your Kid Inevitably Catches The Stomach Bug

Parents can prepare for their child's stomach bugs with practical tips shared by experienced moms.
fromScary Mommy
11 hours ago
Cancer

Can Kids Get Skin Cancer? What Doctors Say Parents Should Know

Children can get skin cancer, though it is rare, with certain factors increasing their risk, such as genetics and sun exposure.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

A 5-year-old with cochlear implants wanted a break from his mom ... so he muted her

5-year-old Cooper Carlson, who is profoundly deaf, humorously expressed the need for a break from talking, highlighting the challenges of communication.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago
NYC parents

This Mom Shared Her Best Hacks For When Your Kid Inevitably Catches The Stomach Bug

Parents can prepare for their child's stomach bugs with practical tips shared by experienced moms.
fromScary Mommy
11 hours ago
Cancer

Can Kids Get Skin Cancer? What Doctors Say Parents Should Know

Children can get skin cancer, though it is rare, with certain factors increasing their risk, such as genetics and sun exposure.
more#parenting
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill apologises to children affected by surgical spring scandal

Children in care were failed due to inadequate safeguarding measures, leading to unnecessary surgeries and the use of unapproved medical devices.
#mental-health
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is expanding mental health care for families of infants to strengthen bonds and address critical developmental needs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK politics

Impossible' to make smartphones safe for children, Sophie Winkleman warns

Smartphones pose significant risks to children's physical and mental health, making them unsuitable for school environments.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Aromatherapy and Children

Aromatherapy for children can be safe and effective.
Aromatherapy for kids requires specific management.
Talk with your child's pediatrician before starting aromatherapy.
fromFortune Well
5 months ago
Parenting

Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks

Incorporating hot and cold therapies may offer therapeutic benefits for kids, but safety and developmental concerns must be prioritized.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is expanding mental health care for families of infants to strengthen bonds and address critical developmental needs.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK politics

Impossible' to make smartphones safe for children, Sophie Winkleman warns

Smartphones pose significant risks to children's physical and mental health, making them unsuitable for school environments.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Aromatherapy and Children

Aromatherapy for children can be safe and effective.
Aromatherapy for kids requires specific management.
Talk with your child's pediatrician before starting aromatherapy.
fromFortune Well
5 months ago
Parenting

Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks

Incorporating hot and cold therapies may offer therapeutic benefits for kids, but safety and developmental concerns must be prioritized.
more#mental-health
#fda
SF food
fromtime.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr. To Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes

FDA to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in food by 2026 to enhance children's health.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I'm a cardiologist - this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart

The long-term use of ADHD stimulant medications poses potential cardiovascular risks that may have been overlooked by the FDA.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Announced a Phase-Out of 'Poisonous' Food Dyes. Critics Say the Plan Lacks Teeth | KQED

The Trump administration plans to phase out petroleum-based food dyes, but implementation lacks a firm regulatory mandate.
SF food
fromtime.com
1 week ago

RFK Jr. To Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes

FDA to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in food by 2026 to enhance children's health.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I'm a cardiologist - this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart

The long-term use of ADHD stimulant medications poses potential cardiovascular risks that may have been overlooked by the FDA.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Announced a Phase-Out of 'Poisonous' Food Dyes. Critics Say the Plan Lacks Teeth | KQED

The Trump administration plans to phase out petroleum-based food dyes, but implementation lacks a firm regulatory mandate.
more#fda
#trump-administration
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tish James has some nerve threatening hospitals that won't defy Trump's sex-change order

New York Attorney General warns hospitals against complying with Trump's order on sex-change treatment, citing potential discrimination.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

Trump administration to cancel grants for research on rural children's environmental hazards.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tish James has some nerve threatening hospitals that won't defy Trump's sex-change order

New York Attorney General warns hospitals against complying with Trump's order on sex-change treatment, citing potential discrimination.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

Trump administration to cancel grants for research on rural children's environmental hazards.
more#trump-administration
#health-policy
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Indefinite ban on puberty blockers to be introduced

Permanent ban on puberty blockers for under-18s announced due to safety concerns and lack of evidence regarding treatment effectiveness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to phase out eight harmful petroleum-based food dyes from food products by 2026.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Indefinite ban on puberty blockers to be introduced

Permanent ban on puberty blockers for under-18s announced due to safety concerns and lack of evidence regarding treatment effectiveness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to phase out eight harmful petroleum-based food dyes from food products by 2026.
more#health-policy
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
#fluoride
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Utah's Decision to Ban Fluoride Is a Bad Move for Kids

Utah's ban on fluoride in municipal drinking water has sparked national debate about public health and individual freedoms.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Opinion | Making America's Teeth Rot Again

Fluoride bans could lead to significant public health issues, particularly for disadvantaged children, as seen in regions that previously stopped water fluoridation.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago
Public health

Utah's Decision to Ban Fluoride Is a Bad Move for Kids

Utah's ban on fluoride in municipal drinking water has sparked national debate about public health and individual freedoms.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Public health

Opinion | Making America's Teeth Rot Again

Fluoride bans could lead to significant public health issues, particularly for disadvantaged children, as seen in regions that previously stopped water fluoridation.
more#fluoride
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago
Pets

Cuddly toys harbour TWICE as many germs as average toilet seat

Cuddly toys, particularly teddy bears, harbor dangerous germs, presenting hidden health risks to children.
Environment
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Children May Face the Steepest Risks as Trump's EPA Reverses Course on Pollution

The EPA's deregulation may worsen health risks for children in petrochemical sites.
Everyday cooking
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Will 'dinosaur time' really help kids eat more greens? These parents swear by it

Engaging kids in the 'dinosaur time' TikTok challenge makes eating vegetables fun and effective through imaginative play.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Bexley parents 'became carers overnight' to son with severe heart defect

Rosie and Michael Littlewood run a marathon to support children's heart organizations following their son's cardiac challenges.
#gaza
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

UN Warns 12,000 in Gaza Need Urgent Medical Evacuation as Rafah Crossing Reopens

Urgent medical evacuations are necessary for over 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including 2,500 at risk of death.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says

Gaza faces a malnutrition crisis affecting young children, worsened by the blockade preventing essential aid.
Acute malnutrition has surged dramatically among children in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

At Current Rate, It Would Take 7 Years to Evacuate All Children in Need of Medical Care in Gaza, UN Reports

Israel's blockade severely restricts medical evacuations for children in Gaza, leading to avoidable deaths and suffering.
UNRWA and UNICEF stress the urgent need for a ceasefire and increased medical evacuations for vulnerable children.
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

UN Warns 12,000 in Gaza Need Urgent Medical Evacuation as Rafah Crossing Reopens

Urgent medical evacuations are necessary for over 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including 2,500 at risk of death.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says

Gaza faces a malnutrition crisis affecting young children, worsened by the blockade preventing essential aid.
Acute malnutrition has surged dramatically among children in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

At Current Rate, It Would Take 7 Years to Evacuate All Children in Need of Medical Care in Gaza, UN Reports

Israel's blockade severely restricts medical evacuations for children in Gaza, leading to avoidable deaths and suffering.
UNRWA and UNICEF stress the urgent need for a ceasefire and increased medical evacuations for vulnerable children.
more#gaza
NYC music
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Laughter and samba: Carnival comes to Rio's little patients

Read the article demonstrates the uplifting power of performances in hospitals, showcasing joy and community spirit for young patients.
#charity
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

Band of Parents and Blue Seat Blogs: Play Like A Pro Charity Game - Blue Seat Blogs

Band of Parents raises funds for neuroblastoma research to improve survival rates for children.
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Santa Claus arrives in Tokyo to raise funds for sick children

The Santa Parade in Tokyo raises funds for sick children through a festive charity event.
fromBlue Seat Blogs
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

Band of Parents and Blue Seat Blogs: Play Like A Pro Charity Game - Blue Seat Blogs

Band of Parents raises funds for neuroblastoma research to improve survival rates for children.
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Santa Claus arrives in Tokyo to raise funds for sick children

The Santa Parade in Tokyo raises funds for sick children through a festive charity event.
more#charity
#flu-season
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

The flu season has been particularly severe for children, leading to increased hospitalizations and complications.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
US news

Rise of pediatric flu cases is sending more children to the hospital

The flu season has been particularly severe for children, leading to increased hospitalizations and complications.
more#flu-season
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

Whitetop, the world's oldest llama, provides comfort to chronically ill children at a camp founded by NASCAR royalty.
#public-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

HMPV causes cold or flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious complications in high-risk groups.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trapped inside': The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore

Air pollution in Lahore is critically impacting children's health, with smog reaching dangerous levels beyond what is safe for human inhabitants.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Coronavirus

What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?

HMPV causes cold or flu-like symptoms but can lead to serious complications in high-risk groups.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trapped inside': The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore

Air pollution in Lahore is critically impacting children's health, with smog reaching dangerous levels beyond what is safe for human inhabitants.
more#public-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Increased screen time significantly raises the risk of myopia in children and adolescents, with a clear correlation observed between hours spent on devices and severity of the condition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Ditch the soap! Dermatologists on 20 simple ways to love and protect your skin

Start with a simple skincare regime; advanced products aren't necessary for children.
Proper skin care involves nutrition, exercise, sleep, and sun protection.
Treat acne seriously; use oil-free products for best results.
Avoid squeezing spots; it can exacerbate skin issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Health Claims on Obesity, Medicaid and Fluoride

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted a crisis in children's health, stating that 40% suffer from chronic conditions, sparking controversy over his claims.
Health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How your parents' divorce could impact your health decades later

Children of divorce have significantly higher odds of experiencing a stroke in adulthood compared to peers from intact families.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Maimonides' holiday party brings comfort and cheer to pediatric patients * Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides Medical Center's holiday party enables pediatric patients to experience joy and normalcy, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being during treatment.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Smiles and Grins' Free Guides for Parents: Oral Care for Kids with Special Needs

Children with special healthcare needs face unique challenges regarding dental care, emphasizing the importance of tailored pediatric dentistry.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Washington Post Editorial Board Declares There Is Reason to Worry' About Transgender Treatments for Kids

The editorial highlights concerns over insufficient evidence for gender-transition treatments in minors.
fromKqed
5 months ago
Science

Halloween Candies' Hidden Risks: Food Dyes Linked to Hyperactivity in Kids | KQED

Artificial food dyes in candy may adversely affect children's behavior, leading some parents to seek natural alternatives.
Health
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

'Walking pneumonia' cases rising among children, CDC says

Mycoplasma pneumonia cases are rising among children aged 2-17, prompting increased attention to respiratory infection symptoms and prevention methods.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

I'm a dentist - you should absolutely avoid these 5 popular Halloween candies

Certain types of candies can significantly increase the risk of dental emergencies on Halloween.
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