Children's Health

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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.

Health 1 day ago

Measles outbreak continues: 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.

MAHA 1 day ago

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 4 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

'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.

Politics March 13

Dems killed VA sex offender bill before it could get a hearing, Republican says, despite recent incidents

Virginia Democrats reportedly quickly dispatched Delegate Kim Taylor's sex offender legislation, as another proponent of her bill joins her in crying foul.

Food-Drink March 12

'Heartbreaking' photo of McDonald's PlayPlace triggers social media firestorm

An X post of a McDonald's PlayPlace in Franklin, Tennessee, goes viral after a customer's photo showed two screens at the location. Social media users share their reactions.

Legislation March 12

Trump ban on funding for trans procedures would be law under GOP senator's bill: 'Permanent fix'

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kans., is moving to reintroduce a bill that would outlaw federal funding to trans surgeries and treatments nationwide.

FOOD March 11

First state to ban fluoride in drinking water will heed MAHA movement's call to action

Utah is set to become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water as MAHA supporters rally behind the move. The bill awaits Governor Cox's signature.

MAHA March 10

School meals raise eyebrows as MAHA advocates urge 'different choices in the lunch line'

The MAHA movement is inspiring various states to discuss changes to school lunch programs and remove artificial dyes and additives. Lawmakers and parents weigh in.

Mental Health March 8

Excessive phone and screen use tied to manic symptoms for one group, study finds

Verizon executive Sowmyanarayan Sampath and mental health expert Dr. Keneisha Sinclair-McBride revealed safe phone use tips and advice for parents and grandparents in the digital age.

Heart Health March 7

International effort seeks new treatments for pediatric heart disease

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Gladstone Institutes are partnering on the Decoding Broken Hearts Program, which will help treat heart disease with stem cells and AI.

Health March 7

CDC to launch study into vaccines and autism, possible links: report

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into possible connections between vaccines and autism. Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News medical contributor, weighs in.

Infectious Disease March 7

Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination

The state of Florida has reported its first measles case for 2025 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Amid the measles outbreak this year, experts note the importance of vaccination.

MAHA March 6

Boy honored by Trump says cancer won't slow him down until 'God calls' him home

Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel spoke with Fox News Digital after being appointed an honorary Secret Service agent by President Donald Trump. The 13-year-old shared more about his cancer journey.

Donald Trump March 6

Trump guest shares special message to president after address to Congress

January Littlejohn, one of President Donald Trump’s guests at his address to Congress, shared a special message to the president in an interview with Fox News Digital.

MAHA March 5

President Trump appoints boy battling cancer as honorary Secret Service agent: 'Biggest honor of them all'

President Donald Trump, during his joint address to Congress in Washington, D.C., appointed a 13-year-old boy who's battling cancer as an honorary Secret Service agent.

Food-Drink March 4

Vegan kids who seek food from meat-eating families may lack nutrition or crave the forbidden, say experts

A report revealed that some children who are on vegan diets are seeking out playdates with friends so they can eat meat away from home. Fox News Digital spoke to experts about the issue.

Children's Health March 3

Former NYC daycare owner learns fate following toddler's fentanyl poisoning death

A former daycare owner in the Bronx has been sentenced to 45 years after pleading guilty to several drug charges that led to the death of a 22-month-old in September 2023.