August 26, 2023 Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season' New guidance from the CDC recommends that everyone over six months old who does not have an allergy to a component of the vaccine receive a flu shot in the coming months.
August 25, 2023 North Carolina baby hears her father’s voice for the first time — immediately bursts into tears A baby born with a hearing defect heard her father's voice for the first time with a special hearing device — and burst into tears. Here's more about this North Carolina military family.
August 24, 2023 ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact' The shortage of ADHD medications has sparked concern among some parents and teachers. Experts offer predictions and tips on how to manage the disorder without drugs.
August 24, 2023 Transgender psychologist warns of ‘emotional blackmail’ used by colleagues in their treatment of minors Erica Anderson argues the uptick in minors identifying as transgender likely has more to do with mental health struggles, rather than gender issues, which many of her colleagues allege.
August 24, 2023 Artificial intelligence will make your new drugs and help you get them AI as a solution for drug shortages, development and repurposing extends well beyond just antibiotics and ADHD drugs to cancer, obesity and heart disease treatments.
August 23, 2023 FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’ The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.
August 23, 2023 Police make disturbing find behind trailer wall while investigating man's death New Mexico mom Martha Crouch, accused of faking her own death after pleading guilty to child and animal abuse, was discovered alive behind a Colorado home's false wall.
August 23, 2023 Wisconsin mom calls for change after her 10-month-old daughter dies from swallowing a water bead Esther Jo Bethard, 10 months old, of Wisconsin died after accidentally swallowing a water bead that was given to her older siblings. Her mother is calling for change to prevent other deaths.
August 23, 2023 Babies, young child exposed to more screen time linked with developmental delays: Study A new study shows babies exposed to more screen time at age 1 are likely to show developmental delays in communication, problem-solving skills at ages 2 and 4.
August 22, 2023 Children's hospital director claims 'infinite' genders, trans kids can identify as 'Tootsie Roll pops' Diane Ehrensaft, a director at the UCSF Benioff Children's hospital, claims kid can identify as a transgender "Tootsie Roll pop" and there are "infinite" identities.