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January 28, 2019

Canadian study links screen time to slower child development

A new Canadian study has linked increased screen time with delayed development in children, adding new fuel to the debate over how long is too long for kids to spend in front of their electronic devices

January 24, 2019

Twins once joined at the head are thriving one year after separation surgery

Two North Carolina sisters who were once joined at the head are home and thriving over a year and a half after undergoing an 11-hour separation surgery, which was the culmination of a months-long effort.

January 24, 2019

Toddler suffering from hallucinations, seizures diagnosed with rare brain disease

A Chicago 3-year-old is on the mend after she was rushed to the hospital by her terrified parents after she experienced a seven-minute-long seizure and had lost the ability to speak in full sentences.

January 23, 2019

Ohio clinic finds breastfeeding more likely to occur if newborn’s first bath is delayed

Could delaying a newborn’s first boost breastfeeding rates? A new study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio suggests yes.

January 23, 2019

Toxic substances found in diapers in France: government agency

A variety of potentially toxic substances, including the widely-used weed-killer glyphosate, has been found in babies’ diapers in France, according to a study on Wednesday by the French environment agency ANSES.

January 23, 2019

Mom's claim glass inside diaper left toddler bleeding investigated by company

A mother in Scotland is demanding an apology from the makers of a children’s diaper after she claims her daughter was left bleeding and in pain from a piece of glass inside the product.

January 23, 2019

Washington state measles outbreak hits 23, mostly affecting unvaccinated children

Health officials in Washington state have now confirmed 23 cases of measles in Clark County, with an additional two more suspected.

January 22, 2019

Hawaii toddler with eczema suffers severe ‘lobster’ red, oozing skin reaction to steroid cream

A young Hawaiian boy suffered a severe skin reaction that included painful, oozing and sometimes bloody red scabs after his parents used a steroid-based cream that was prescribed to treat his eczema.

January 22, 2019

Child identified as patient killed by pigeon droppings-linked infection

Scotland’s health secretary said a child who died in December was the second patient at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital confirmed to have contracted an infection that is linked to pigeon droppings.

January 22, 2019

Family desperately racing to help boy, 4, with massive, painful facial tumor

A family in Zimbabwe is desperately seeking help for their 4-year-old son who has a mango-sized tumor on his face that they say can kill him at any moment.