Health October 15 Life expectancy back on track with exception of one age group, study finds The Global Burden of Diseases study shows that life expectancy has recovered from pandemic lows, while youth mortality has increased significantly in North America and Eastern Europe.
Food October 12 Doritos are getting a bold makeover with ingredient change, plus protein option PepsiCo announces it will remove artificial flavors and colors from Doritos and Cheetos following HHS "MAHA" initiative to eliminate petroleum-based dyes by 2025.
Lifestyle October 10 Bus driver hailed as hero for saving young child wandering alone on busy street Barbara Baker, a quick-thinking Tampa bus driver and grandmother, is being praised as a hero after rescuing a lost child from a busy Florida street and calling for help.
Health October 9 State bans products with dangerous substance amid growing fears of overuse by kids Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order banning intoxicating hemp products, requiring retailers to remove THC gummies and beverages by Oct. 14.
Cabinet October 9 RFK Jr shocked over pregnant moms protesting Trump with Tylenol: 'Pathological' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes pregnant mothers taking Tylenol to protest Trump, claiming the pain medication could pose autism risks during pregnancy.
Health October 8 Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.
Health October 5 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
Food September 30 Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.
Health September 24 Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery The family of Sophia Forchas shares an update on the 12-year-old's recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
Health September 24 Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.
Melania Trump September 23 Melania Trump declares 'the moment is now' for new global children's initiative at UN Melania Trump launched "Fostering the Future Together" at the U.N., a global coalition to promote children’s safety, education, innovation and technology.