Children's Health

Florida 1 day ago

Snapchat 'openly defying' law, allowing kids access to harmful, addictive content: Florida AG

Florida officials filed suit Monday against Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, alleging it has been "openly defying" state law aimed at protecting young minors.

Food-Drink 2 days ago

Food dyes to be phased out by Trump administration in latest round of bans

HHS and FDA announced a ban of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply on Tuesday with Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary leading the charge.

Health 2 days ago

Measles outbreaks emerge across US: See which states have reported cases

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.

Children's Health 6 days ago

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

Healthcare 6 days ago

HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

HHS is investigating a hospital after a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children was fired.

Health April 17

Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Product Recalls April 16

Food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels

A Miami-based company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling over 25,000 packages of a product that may contain elevated levels of lead.

Health April 15

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.

Food-Drink April 15

Brown rice far worse than white rice when it comes to toxins, study finds

Researchers found that brown rice contains more of the carcinogenic inorganic arsenic than white rice, prompting calls for balanced nutrition and food safety awareness.

Health April 14

Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects’ on health of pregnant women, infants

New meta-analysis looks into studies on the impact of fluoride on pregnant women and infants, concluding that fluoride is toxic to early brain development.

Health April 9

Kids with autism supported by service dogs, as research and families note 'incredible changes'

Service dogs have proven effective in benefiting children with autism and their families, according to research from the University of Arizona. A mother also shares her own family's story.

Florida April 9

Florida men charged in 'truly heinous' global child porn ring involving over 1M files

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrest seven people in Florida for an international child pornography ring involving over one million files purchased through social media.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Health April 7

Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation

A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby's medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.

Opinion April 5

DR NICOLE SAPHIER: How best to use technology in our children's classrooms

As we integrate these technological advancements into our children’s classrooms, we must ask: are we doing more harm than good?

Florida April 4

Florida woman given maximum sentence in death of 2nd grandchild; daughter says, 'I still love you'

A Central Florida grandmother has been sentenced to five years in prison nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car while in her care.

MAHA April 2

Whole milk should be back at schools, experts say: 'Nutrition science has evolved'

The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act discussing bringing back whole and reduced fat milk back to schools after a ban nearly 15 years ago.

Food-Drink March 31

Woman refuses to keep junk food at home, sparks controversy and family arguments

A woman says she's trying to do the right thing by refusing to buy any junk food for her family. But it's causing problems among the five children at home. A nutritionist weighed in.

Opinion March 29

The Children We Left Behind: A reckoning with America’s growing fatherlessness

You can’t fix something if you’re unwilling to be honest about it. That’s why we need to recognize our culture’s culpability in perpetuating the cycle of fatherless children.

Health March 29

Do parents really have favorite children? Here’s what new research says

A new Brigham Young University study explores parental favoritism, revealing that gender, birth order and personality traits all affect parenting — and how kids perceive it.

MAHA March 28

'Food is medicine' takes shape as RFK Jr. praises school menu changes in West Virginia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a vow to help "Make America Healthy Again." MAHA advocate Calley Means discussed the significance of the moment.

Women's Health March 27

Woman, 66 years old, gives birth to her 10th child: People 'should have more children'

Alexandra Hildebrandt, 66, has given birth to her 10th child via C-section without any fertility support, reportedly due to living a healthy lifestyle, her doctor said.

Health March 27

Children's ADHD risk linked to mothers' use of common OTC pain reliever

Use of a common pain reliever during pregnancy could increase the risk of children developing ADHD, new research has found. Experts weigh in on the findings.

DRINKS March 23

Drinking dairy milk brings surprising benefits beyond just bone health

Dairy milk supports more than just a person's bones. Fox News Digital spoke to dietitians and nutritionists who shared the other ways that milk can help keep support health.

Health March 22

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

Health March 21

Kids with Down syndrome can live 'abundant lives,' dad tells Fox News contributor

To mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, Fox News contributor Tom Shillue headed to Times Square to speak with a father of a girl with Down syndrome about common misperceptions.

Connecticut March 18

Man describes shocking living conditions he endured during 20-year home captivity: 'Unimaginable'

New details have been revealed in the case against a Connecticut stepmother accused of holding a man, now 32, in captivity for 20 years.

Health Care in Politics March 18

Victims of 'gender industrial complex' will get justice in court, attorney for detransitioners pledges

Mark Trammell, lead attorney at the Center for American Liberty, represents detransitioners who say doctors didn't give them proper "informed consent" before life-altering surgeries.

Fox News Flash March 15

Detransitioner Chloe Cole urges Congress to ban 'ideological plague' of sex change treatments for minors

Detransitioner and "Do No Harm" advocate Chloe Cole urged lawmakers to take a stand and pass federal legislation to end sex change surgeries for minors.

Health March 13

Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds

Frozen slush drinks could lead to metabolic symptoms in children, a new study suggests. The lead researcher discusses the ingredient that triggers the illness.