October 20, 2020 Baby bottles release millions of microplastic particles, study finds Polypropylene baby bottles were found to release millions of microplastic particles in a new study, with hot liquids only making matters worse.
October 14, 2020 Vaping lands Florida teen in the hospital, parents say Vaping is reportedly behind a Florida teen’s recent hospitalization, according to a local report.Â
October 14, 2020 Coronavirus complication prompts heart transplant in previously healthy teen, doctor says One doctor recently worked to dispel the idea that COVID-19 illness does not affect children, as he described one severe case involving a heart transplant.
October 9, 2020 Flu vaccine in kids reduces risk of related hospitalizations, study finds A new study found that last year's vaccine, which was estimated to be between 40% and 60% effective, actually reduced pediatric flu-related emergency room visits by as much as 51%.
October 6, 2020 Oklahoma mom warns of carbon monoxide poisoning after son, 9, dies on boating trip A mother shared the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning following the death of her 9-year-old son this past summer.
September 25, 2020 Dangerous 'Benadryl challenge' prompts warning from FDA over high doses of medication The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday released a warning over serious health issues, and even death, tied to higher-than-recommended doses of over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
September 23, 2020 Conjoined Michigan twins separated in 11-hour surgery The girls had lived their first 13 months attached from the chest to the belly button.
September 16, 2020 Coronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC says Less than 1% of coronavirus-related deaths were among Americans younger than 21, and minorities and those with underlying conditions accounted for the vast majority of lives lost, according to new data.
September 16, 2020 Coronavirus-linked inflammatory condition hospitalizes 2 children in Idaho Two confirmed cases of coronavirus-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Idaho were reported this week.
September 14, 2020 Children spread coronavirus to family members following exposure at child care facilities, CDC says Children transmit coronavirus to their family members following exposure at child care facilities, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Friday.