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September 16, 2024

This country is banning daytime junk food commercials aimed at children

A European country will be banning late-night junk food commercials before 9:00 p.m. each evening starting in October 2025 in an effort to curb childhood obesity.

September 12, 2024

Lack of sleep poses concerning risk for kids, study finds: 'Crucial role'

New research from Penn State University revealed how childhood sleep patterns could be linked to future substance use. Study co-author David A. Reichenberger and sleep expert Wendy Troxel discuss.

September 12, 2024

Parents with a child suffering from cancer need support, aid from family, friends amid trying times

Thousands of kids around the world are diagnosed with cancer every year. If you have a child cancer patient in your life, there are so many ways you can show support to the family.

September 11, 2024

Trump highlights abortion comments from Democrat to show who’s ‘radical’ on the issue

Former President Trump sparred with moderator Linsey Davis over claims Democrats are "extreme" on abortion, citing former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's past comments

September 11, 2024

COVID pandemic restrictions had 'alarming' impact on teenagers’ brains, new study finds

The pandemic’s negative effects on kids and teens included changes to young brains, a new study has found. A researcher and a neurosurgeon comment on the impact.

September 10, 2024

Top US surgeon cautions against administering gender-affirming care to minors: 'Not enough evidence'

Dr. Steven Williams of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is exercising caution against administering gender-affirming care to minors without more studies to support its use.

September 9, 2024

Blood pressure is 'higher than normal' for 1 in 7 kids, says American Heart Association

New preliminary research from the American Heart Association found that about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have high blood pressure or are at risk. Experts weigh in on causes and prevention.

September 9, 2024

How to talk to children about 9/11 and the tragic events that unfolded

When having a conversation about 9/11 with your child, consider allowing them to guide the conversation through their questions and use age-appropriate tools to help educate them.

September 9, 2024

7 middle, high school football deaths in a month prompt warnings: 'Protect your kids'

Parents are sounding the alarm after the deaths of seven middle and high school football players in August alone due to varying injuries on the field.

September 6, 2024

Breast cancer drug could help prolong survival for children with brain tumors, study finds

A drug called ribociclib, currently used to treat breast cancer, could prove to be an effective weapon against pediatric high-grade glioma, an aggressive childhood brain cancer, a new study says.