June 23, 2021 What is myocarditis? Signs, symptoms to look for A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel is set to meet Wednesday to discuss reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in some COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients.
June 22, 2021 Will Cain blasts advocacy for transgender treatment for minors: We cannot fear being called 'anti-trans' The Biden administration’s justification of puberty blockers for minors is not only a failure to America’s children but it’s also child abuse, "Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Primetime" host Will Cain argues.
June 22, 2021 Children’s birthdays may have fueled COVID-19 spread, study claims Before the national vaccine rollout, health officials spent months urging Americans to limit social gatherings and keep celebrations and birthday parties to within members of their household.
June 22, 2021 Screen all kids for heart problems, pediatricians say All children, regardless of their athletic status, should be screened for risk of cardiac arrest, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in a policy statement Monday.
June 18, 2021 CDC warns on uptick in RSV cases after low activity during COVID-19: What to know about respiratory illness The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national surveillance system has noted an uptick in the number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases detected in the U.S. over the last several weeks, noting that the illness can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
June 18, 2021 Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings Doctors are warning over a dangerous TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings with magnetic balls, said to pose a deadly risk if the magnets are swallowed.
June 17, 2021 Florida teen charged after 6-year-old fatally shoots himself A Florida teenager is facing charges after a 6-year-old boy fatally shot himself after authorities say he had left the gun out.
June 12, 2021 Teen suicide attempts spiked during COVID-19 lockdowns: CDC The percentage of teenagers who were hospitalized for suspected suicide attempts spiked in 2020 and 2021 amid COVID-19 lockdowns, a new study shows.
June 11, 2021 Fauci pushes for expanded COVID-19 vaccination among adolescents Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, spoke with a leading expert on Friday on methods to expand COVID-19 vaccination coverage among adolescents.
June 11, 2021 Children sleeping in offices as pandemic decreases foster families Children across the country enter the foster care system every day. But the pandemic has made finding a family for kids needing to be fostered more challenging than ever.