October 9 State bans products with dangerous substance amid growing fears of overuse by kids Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order banning intoxicating hemp products, requiring retailers to remove THC gummies and beverages by Oct. 14.
October 9 RFK Jr shocked over pregnant moms protesting Trump with Tylenol: 'Pathological' Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes pregnant mothers taking Tylenol to protest Trump, claiming the pain medication could pose autism risks during pregnancy.
October 8 Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.
October 5 Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.
September 30 Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.
September 24 Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery The family of Sophia Forchas shares an update on the 12-year-old's recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
September 24 Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.
September 23 Melania Trump declares 'the moment is now' for new global children's initiative at UN Melania Trump launched "Fostering the Future Together" at the U.N., a global coalition to promote children’s safety, education, innovation and technology.
September 22 Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.
September 22 Trump ties autism to widely used over-the-counter drug President Donald Trump revealed a major medical finding on autism Monday, after his administration has said that it would seek to understand the cause by September.