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November 17, 2020

Doctors expect uptick of serious coronavirus-linked syndrome in kids: report

While children generally do not suffer serious outcomes after coronavirus infection, complications do happen. 

November 17, 2020

The impact of coronavirus lockdowns on kids’ mental health

Do coronavirus lockdowns affect children’s mental health? 

November 12, 2020

Newborn's rare diagnosis amid coronavirus a double whammy for Massachusetts family

A new mom recounts learning of her son's rare diagnosis just days after giving birth at the start of coronavirus lockdowns.

November 12, 2020

Texas child dies after developing coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition

A child who was being treated at a Texas hospital after developing an inflammatory syndrome linked to the novel coronavirus has died, hospital officials announced this week. 

November 11, 2020

Newborns not likely to contract coronavirus in the hospital, study says

Newborns are very unlikely to contract the coronavirus while hospitalized, according to a new study.

November 11, 2020

Coronavirus face masks creating potential hurdle for kids with sensory issues

For some children and others with learning disabilities or sensory issues, the mask mandate is creating an extra hurdle.

November 11, 2020

School lunch company produced juice with high levels of arsenic and toxins: report

A company that supplied a federal school lunch program sold juice with high levels of arsenic and used rotten fruit in their product, the FDA charged in a new lawsuit, according to a report.

November 6, 2020

Toddler may have ingested toilet cleaner before death, investigation reveals

A 2-year-old girl in the U.K. who died last year was believed to have accidentally ingested toilet bowl cleaner, but was dismissed from the hospital when she seemed to be improving, an investigation revealed.

November 4, 2020

Teens who participate in extracurricular activities have better mental health, study finds

Teenagers who spend less time in front of screens and more time in extracurricular activities such as sports and art fare better in terms of mental health, according to the findings of a new study. 

November 4, 2020

Neighborhood poverty linked to decreased brain volume, function: study

While early poverty in the household is already associated with impaired brain development among kids, a new study takes it further, linking impoverished neighborhoods to kids' smaller brain volumes and worse cognitive functioning.