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October 5, 2024

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk

Research shows how much processed foods Americans eat and the dire health consequences. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein offers tips for parents to improve their kids' diets.

October 3, 2024

Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’

Actor Johnny Depp, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, dropped into a children's hospital in Spain, much to the delight of young patients.

September 30, 2024

COVID lockdowns led to spike in kids’ vision problems, 1 in 3 now nearsighted, study finds

Up to 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Experts share potential reasons and how to curb the spike.

September 27, 2024

Swiss court takes trans child away from parents over their objections to puberty blockers

Parents living in Switzerland say they are in the fight of their lives after a court removed their trans teenager to government custody following their objection to placing her on puberty blockers.

September 24, 2024

'Abusive': Pediatrician group's support for trans therapies rebuked by state AGs

A group of state attorneys general is urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to withdraw support for transgender procedures on minors, citing concerns over medical safety.

September 22, 2024

Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests

Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 21, 2024

Children once held hostage still working through trauma: 'Are they coming for us again?'

Young hostages who were once held captive by Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks face unique mental health and psychological challenges, say experts who have treated them.

September 19, 2024

‘Trump 2024!': Young supporter with rare brain disorder beams after surprise meeting with former president

An 8-year-old boy captured people's hearts across the country after his reaction to receiving a birthday letter from former President Trump went viral.

September 18, 2024

Utah teen in critical condition after 'car surfing' accident as concerns grow over online trend

Utah teen Ava Broadhead is in a medical induced coma due to an “extreme brain injury" after falling from the top of a moving car.

September 17, 2024

Severe burns reported in children making TikTok-trendy ‘glass fruit’ in microwave

"Glass fruit," otherwise known as Tanghulu, has become a growing food trend on social media, but children are getting burned on the hot sugar. Doctors warn parents of the dangers.