Number of NH children with elevated blood-lead levels increases as testing rises
A new report shows that the number of children in New Hampshire with elevated levels of lead in their blood is creeping up to ...
Ultra-processed foods provide nearly half of calories for Canadian children
Canadian youngsters are munching loads of ultra-processed foods, increasing their lifelong risk of obesity, a new study says.
Childhood cancer survival rates rise, but blood donations crucial
Each year, approximately 15,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer.Hasbro Children's Hospital treats between 60 to 70 new pediatric cancer ...
How eating too much sugar as a child impacts you for life
Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ...
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Dangerous Levels of Lead Contamination Found At Three MPS Schools
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Flu season poses more serious threat for families with chronically ill children
For millions of children with Type 1 diabetes, the flu can quickly escalate into a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis.
Opinion: Newborn blood retention policy raises constitutional concerns in Utah
Rather than destroy the paper cards used to collect bloodspots for newborn testing, Utah keeps the samples without telling ...
'Blood-curdling screams' in dog attack before Hawaii boy, 8, came out of house 'bleeding everywhere'
The child, 8, died in Wahiawa, Hawaii, after sustaining severe injuries to his head and neck in the horror dog attack - which ...
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Why children do worst in school if sugar is breakfast norm
Beyond immediate academic impacts, regular high-sugar breakfasts can affect children’s long-term development. Chronic sugar ...
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital celebrates retirement of 2 therapy dogs
Two therapy dogs became critical to Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and their work gave a whole new meaning to man's best friend.
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Maryland Supreme Court upholds law ending statute of limitations on child sex abuse lawsuits
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld the Child Victims Act of 2023, ruling it constitutional on Feb. 3. Hummingbirds are a rare ...
Sickle cell patients in tribal parts of AP face blood transfusion crisis
VIJAYAWADA: Sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia remain major health concerns in the State, particularly among tribal ...