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NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 days agoRFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza
Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
2 days agoRFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza
Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
#healthcare
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago'I remember his last words: "I cannot take any more, Mummy'' - mother in tears at inquest as coroner delivers natural causes verdict for Logan (6)
Logan Murphy suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a prolonged wait for assessment in a hospital, despite urgent referral by a GP.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month agoFirst clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail
A concern has emerged regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on children in hospitals, raising fears among parents about the wellbeing of their children.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago'I remember his last words: "I cannot take any more, Mummy'' - mother in tears at inquest as coroner delivers natural causes verdict for Logan (6)
Logan Murphy suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a prolonged wait for assessment in a hospital, despite urgent referral by a GP.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month agoFirst clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail
A concern has emerged regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on children in hospitals, raising fears among parents about the wellbeing of their children.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoRFK Jr sparks alarm after backing vitamins to treat measles amid outbreak
Kennedy's stance on vitamin A over vaccines poses serious health risks to children amid a measles outbreak.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months agoThe Measles Outbreak in Texas Is Why Vaccines Matter
A school-age child died from measles in Texas, marking the first U.S. measles death in a decade amid a significant outbreak.
Science
fromNature
3 months agoDaily briefing: An unvaccinated child is first US measles death in a decade
An unvaccinated child's measles death underscores declining vaccination rates in the U.S.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoUnder-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors
Children under eight should avoid slushies with glycerol due to potential health risks, including glycerol intoxication syndrome.
#parenting
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months agoI breastfeed my 3-year-old in public - people call me a pervert but I won't stop
Madison Simpson defends prolonged breastfeeding for her three-year-old daughter despite criticism, emphasizing its nutritional value and her daughter's health progress.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)
Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week agoPREMIUMCEC VP raises concern at potential EV charging station built across street from P.S. 104
"First and foremost, there are currently no comprehensive studies on the long-term impact of EV charging stations on growing children, especially those in the kindergarten through fifth-grade age group."
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week agoFamily of four-year-old who would die within days' fighting deportation from US to Mexico
A four-year-old girl faces imminent death if deported from the U.S. as her medical condition requires urgent treatment.
The family's legal fight centers on humanitarian grounds to continue receiving life-saving medical care in America.
#health-policy
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month agoAs RFK Jr. pledges food victories, he faces the realities of governing
Kennedy announced plans to phase out artificial food colorings in the U.S. by 2026.
Some food companies show willingness to cooperate with Kennedy's initiative.
Industry officials express confusion about commitments to removing food dyes.
Kennedy's health initiative seeks to transform the profitable food industry.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoPoor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds
Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoTrump administration eviscerates maternal and child health programs
Major cuts to maternal and child health programs by HHS raise serious concerns among health advocates.
Uncertainty surrounds the extent of program eliminations due to vague communication from federal health officials.
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