Health & Parenting News & Features
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2 Million Infant Swings, Rockers Recalled After Baby Dies
The brand 4moms is recalling more than 2 million infant swings and rockers after a 10-month-old died due to strangulation and another child was injured, according to a recall alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Lead Poisoning, Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
A new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding detrimental effects of lead on Black children.
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One Back-to-School Worry for Parents: Traffic Dangers
Many parents surveyed said drivers who don't follow the rules should be banned from school parking areas.
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Bounce Houses Bring Delight, But Injuries and Deaths Are Risks
A new study cataloged at least 28 deaths and 479 injuries from more than 130 weather-related bounce house incidents worldwide – figures the researchers say likely underestimate the problem.
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Gun Deaths Rose 30% Among U.S. Kids in a Decade
A new study finds young Americans became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade, largely due to gun-related suicides.
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Florida Toddler’s Death Puts Focus on Danger of Hot Cars
The 3-year-old is the 11th hot car death this year. Experts say it’s preventable.
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Fake Friends and the Real Threat of AI-Generated Influencers
Meet Kyra, a virtual influencer. She's not real but is collecting an online following of viewers. It is a new marketing trend some psychologists warn is manipulative.
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Headed Back to the Water? Keep Swim Safety in Mind
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4, with 425 such events in 2020, according to the CDC
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School Shootings Rose to Highest Number in 20 Years, Data Shows
School shootings from 2020 to 2021 climbed to the highest point in 2 decades, according to a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics and the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
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Your Daughter’s First Period: How to Help Her Be Ready
Your daughter’s first period can be a confusing time for her -- and for you. Here’s how you can make sure you’re both ready.
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‘Patient Influencers’ Partnering With Drug, Medical Companies
Social media “patient influencers” are becoming a popular method of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceutical and medical companies. Is that a good thing?
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Gone in an Instant: The Tragedy of Child Drownings
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old and the No. 2 cause of death for those 5 to 9 years old.
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Drownings in Home Pools, Hot Tubs Kill Hundreds of Kids Each Year
Because many children have been away from the water during the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to redouble safety efforts this summer.
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Melatonin Poisoning Cases Soaring Among U.S. Kids
A new study finds the number of kids accidentally poisoned by the over-the-counter sleep aid melatonin has soared by 530% over the past decade.
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After Texas School Shooting, Parents Search for New Answers
Besides asking schools for specifics about safety protocols, some parents are reaching out to lawmakers, and others asking for gun legislation changes.
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U.S. Could Create National Baby Formula Stockpile, FDA Commissioner Says
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf has proposed creating a national stockpile for baby formula to use for potential shortages in the future.
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Husband of Teacher Killed in School Shooting Dies
The husband of Irma Garcia, one of the teachers killed in the Texas elementary school shooting, has died, family members said.
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For Survivors, School Shootings a Lasting and Mean Companion
For children who survive mass shootings, the outcome over the next few days, months and years depends on many factors, but how parents address the trauma both immediately and long-term can make a huge difference, experts say.
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What Is Adultification Bias?
Learn what adultification bias is, what it looks like, and what you can do to stop it.
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More American Teens Carrying Guns These Days
Researchers say the number of U.S. teens carrying handguns has risen by 41% over the past two decades -- with notable increases seen among white teens from higher-income families.
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Tweens: What to Expect as a Parent
During the tween years (8 through 12), children may become more independent, experience puberty, and value peer relationships over family ties.
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U.S. Spending Bill Skips School Meal Waivers, Potentially Leaving Children Hungry
School nutrition and child development experts say millions of U.S. children could go hungry this summer because the $1.5 trillion spending bill moving through Congress doesn’t include certain school meal waivers, according to PBS Newshour.
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Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Experts and parents share tips to help you stop yelling at your kids.
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Senators Introduce Bill to Improve Children’s Online Safety
United States Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill that would require online platforms such as Facebook to give parents more control over their children’s online experience.
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U.S. Kids Still Dying From Toppling TVs, Furniture
Between 2018 and 2020, an average of 22,500 Americans a year required emergency department treatment for tip-over injuries.
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