December 7, 2023 '100-day cough': Highly contagious infection that could fracture ribs soars 250% in UK Health officials in the U.K. are warning the public about a sharp increase in whooping cough cases, a highly contagious bacterial infection that is dangerous for babies.
December 7, 2023 CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.
December 6, 2023 Do weighted blankets really deliver a sleep fix? Here's what you need to know Here's what you should know about weighted blankets and whether or not they may help with certain sleep issues, according to health professionals, who share insights.
December 5, 2023 Ex-school worker who used energy drinks to lure teen victim in hot water again: police A former Connecticut public school employee, Alyson Cranick, was charged with allegedly sexually assaulting an underage boy before being arrested again for messaging another minor.
December 3, 2023 Childhood pneumonia surge reported in Netherlands amid outbreak in China Childhood pneumonia cases are surging in the Netherlands and in China, health agencies have reported. Here's what we know so far about the mysterious increase in respiratory infections.
December 3, 2023 CRISIS IN NEW YORK: Mother recoils at safe injection site set across from school: 'Our babies are in there' Francesca Barreiro said the East Harlem safe injection site across from her kid's school is making the neighborhood more dangerous and exposing kids to drug abuse.
December 3, 2023 As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts Outpatient physical therapist practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). PTs weigh in on the situation.
December 2, 2023 Free COVID tests coming to US schools, says federal government: ‘Preventing the spread’ The federal government will distribute free COVID-19 tests to schools across the U.S., according to an announcement posted on the U.S. Department of Education website this Wednesday.
December 1, 2023 Funeral held for Indi Gregory, infant forced off life support in UK: 'True warrior' Indi Gregory, the infant forced off life support by the United Kingdom's court system last month, was laid to rest Friday at a Cathedral in Nottingham, England.
December 1, 2023 As childhood pneumonia spreads, here’s what parents can do to keep their kids healthy With some U.S. states now reporting outbreaks of childhood pneumonia cases, health experts share tips and insights for parents to prevent the illness from making its way into their households.