October 21, 2023 Ukrainian orphans who escaped to Israel were forced to evacuate once again: 'Beautiful children' A group of Ukrainian orphans who fled Ukraine as refugees in March 2022 were again forced to evacuate after the Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023. They are now safe in central Israel.
October 20, 2023 California teenager sings again after her rare, complex airway surgery: ‘It was life-changing’ Grace Overman, an avid singer from Fiddletown, California, was in middle school when she began to lose her voice — and now a rare, high-risk surgery has given it back to her.
October 20, 2023 Illinois reports first measles case since 2019: ‘One of the most contagious diseases known’ The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.
October 19, 2023 Suicide warning signs are missed by most Americans, new survey finds: It's 'alarming' More than a third of younger adults say they have contemplated suicide in the past year, but less than a third strongly agree that they can recognize the warning signs.
October 19, 2023 Detransitioners like me need a bill of rights On social media, I was constantly told I was a boy trapped in a girl's body. I came to believe it. I decided I was a boy and my body had to reflect it, or life wasn't worth living.
October 19, 2023 War and kids: What to say and not say, and how to handle tough questions Dr. Meg Meeker, a Minnesota-based pediatrician and author, shared advice for parents and families about discussions to have (or not have) with kids about the war in Israel.
October 18, 2023 Helicopter parenting is far more prevalent than moms and dads think — it could be hurting our kids, here's why A new Mott Poll Report from University of Michigan Health revealed that many parents of children aged 5 to 11 are hovering over their kids. An educational psychologist weighed in.
October 18, 2023 Suicide prevention program at Nebraska children's hospital emphasizes encouraging, 'life-saving' notes A program at Children's Nebraska, a hospital in Omaha, has had resounding success in keeping teenage suicide survivors from re-attempting to end their lives.
October 14, 2023 Air Force finds toxic gas in base day care center, forgets to act on it for over a year A personnel memo at Whiteman Air Force Base warned that testing at the Missouri installation's day care revealed elevated radon levels in the baby and toddler rooms.
October 13, 2023 These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist Dr. Kevin Sands, a board-certified cosmetic dentist in California, shares the Halloween candy that should be avoided — and how to promote optimal dental health for kids.