July 6, 2021 What parents with unvaccinated kids need to know about the Delta variant The CDC has said that fully vaccinated Americans are well protected, even against variants. But children under the age of 12 aren't yet eligible for vaccination.
July 2, 2021 Kids' mask use 'should not be forced,' study authors argue Kids shouldn’t be forced to wear face masks, additional researchers argue, after a study found evidence of unacceptable carbon dioxide levels reached after 3 minutes of wear.
June 30, 2021 Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall Younger children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, according to a top executive at Pfizer who noted plans to request emergency approval for use of its vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11 by September or October.
June 29, 2021 Kids grappling with suicidal crises, mental fatigue as world reopens After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling and other restrictions, many kids are feeling the pandemic’s toll or facing new challenges navigating reentry.
June 29, 2021 Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.
June 28, 2021 India's doctors warn over rare, coronavirus-related inflammatory illness in kids Parents should monitor children for symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal inflammatory condition several weeks after a coronavirus infection, doctors in India say.
June 28, 2021 Kids’ hospitalization rates for Type 2 diabetes more than doubled during pandemic, study shows Kids' hospitalization rates for new Type 2 diabetes more than doubled amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to data analyzed at a Louisiana hospital.
June 23, 2021 What is myocarditis? Signs, symptoms to look for A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel is set to meet Wednesday to discuss reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in some COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients.
June 22, 2021 Will Cain blasts advocacy for transgender treatment for minors: We cannot fear being called 'anti-trans' The Biden administration’s justification of puberty blockers for minors is not only a failure to America’s children but it’s also child abuse, "91±¬ÁÏ Primetime" host Will Cain argues.
June 22, 2021 Children’s birthdays may have fueled COVID-19 spread, study claims Before the national vaccine rollout, health officials spent months urging Americans to limit social gatherings and keep celebrations and birthday parties to within members of their household.