Children's Health News
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Report: Homemade Baby Food Contains Toxic Metals, Too
A new study finds that homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as food bought in the store.
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What Are Growing Pains? Turns Out No One Really Knows
When scientists tried find out what growing pains actually are, they found out that no one really knows. The definitions were as random and all over the place as the very pains that kids complain about.
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Experts Say Polio Not Likely to Spread in U.S.
Experts Say Polio Not Likely to Spread in U.S. Aug. 11, 2022 -- The polio virus has been found in wastewater in New York state, but experts say the United States is well-protected from widespread transmission of the disease.“A pandemic-weary public already facing the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 and monkeypox is feeling jittery about the resurgence of a dreaded disease that was thought to be largely eradicated,” Axios reported Thursday.“But experts say the U.S. is highly protected from the widespread transmission of polio, at least in areas that are highly vaccinated.”Health experts told Axios that people who
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CDC Warns About Potentially Deadly Virus in Infants
Parechoviruses are common in children. Between ages 6 months and 5 years, symptoms include an upper respiratory tract infection, fever, and rash. But infants younger than 3 months may have more serious, and possibly fatal, infections
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3D ‘Bioprinting’ Could Help With Child Heart Defects and More
While it sounds like science-fiction, 3D ‘bioprinting’ uses stem cells to create live tissues humans can use. And it’s farther along than you think.
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Neck Floats May Not Be Right for Certain Babies, FDA Warns
The agency said the devices are being marketed for children with developmental and physical delays despite a lack of evidence that they’re safe and effective.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Adolescent Suicide Screening
With suicide rates among young people rising in recent years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending adolescents 12 and up be screened for suicide risk as a part of regular preventive care.
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Dolly Parton Donates Another $1 Million to Infectious Disease Research
Legendary singer Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
A new report finds children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games.
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Meet a Miracle: Man With Trisomy 13 to Celebrate 20th Birthday
No one thought Lloyd Rochez would live past a couple of weeks, but this young man, diagnosed at birth with trisomy 13, has defied the odds and will turn 20 this summer.
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FDA Suggests Limits to Lead in Juices
The FDA issued guidance on Wednesday to limit the amount of lead in juices, outlining new recommended levels for the food and beverage industry.
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Water Fountains in Schools Lead to Leaner Students
Promoting calorie-free water over sugary drinks could be a "recipe for success" for improving kids' health.
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WHO Reports Multi-Country Hepatitis Outbreak in Children
At least 169 severe hepatitis cases have been identified in children in an outbreak that involves 12 countries, the World Health Organization announced on Saturday.
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Guns Now Leading Cause of Death for US Children
Deaths linked to firearms topped those from car accidents for the first time in 2020, a new study found.
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Routine Childhood Vaccinations Dropped 1% During Pandemic
The vaccination rate among kindergartners fell to around 94% during the 2020-21 school year, a drop of about 1% from the previous school year, the CDC said.
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Over Half of American Parents Give Their Picky Eaters Supplements
From a new poll, about one-third of parents said their child is a picky eater and one-third didn't think their children eat enough fruits and vegetables.
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3 Toddlers Hospitalized After Eating Goldfish Crackers Spiked With THC
3 Toddlers Hospitalized After Eating Goldfish Crackers Spiked With THC April 18, 2022Three young children in Virginia were hospitalized after eating Goldfish crackers laced with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that makes people high.The children, all 1-year-old, were taken to the local hospital on March 2 because of their glassy, bloodshot eyes and lethargic, uncoordinated behavior, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.All three children had been at a licensed home day care in a local subdivision. A deputy went to the day care and “collected goldfish crackers around the highchairs of the toddlers. These
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Early Puberty Cases Among Girls Surged During Pandemic
Early puberty is uncommon, affecting about one in every 5,000 to 10,000 children, with cases about 10 times higher in girls than boys. But since the pandemic started, doctors and parents around the world have noted a substantial surge in early puberty.
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Suicide Attempts in Kids Ages 10-12 Quadrupled Over 20 Years
A new study found that suicide attempts among kids aged 10-12 has more than quadrupled since 2000.
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Israel Detects First Polio Case Since 1989
Israel has detected its first polio case since 1989 in a 4-year-old boy in Jerusalem, according to an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Health.
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Poor Dental Health Higher in Children with Heart Conditions: Study
Children with heart conditions are more likely to have frequent cavities, toothaches, or bleeding gums, according to a new study from the CDC.
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Threats Under the Tree: Congress Addresses Holiday Products’ Dangers
During the holiday season, toys can pose choking and other health hazards that can endanger children’s lives, experts told the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee.
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Pandemic Curbed Kids' Efforts to Lose Excess Weight
A recent study also found that during the first nine months of the pandemic, U.S. children and teenagers gained weight at twice the rate they had in the two years prior.
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Instagram for Kids? Experts Call Delayed Plans a Smart Move
Some experts, parents, and content creators are still on the fence about the now-delayed “Instagram Kids” service, citing that negative outcomes could overshadow the benefits of a platform tailored for kids.
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TikTok Milk Crate Challenge Puts Kids at Serious Risk
The milk crate challenge is causing many young people to put their life and limb at risk.
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