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child health

Sweden Considers Raising Social Media Age to 15

June 3, 2026

Sweden might soon require kids under 15 to get a parent's okay before joining social media. A government group recently said this could help protect young users from endless scrolling and its effects on their health. Right now, Swedish kids can sign up at 13 with parental permission. But officials b

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Disney makes MRI scans fun for kids

June 1, 2026

Hospital MRI sessions used to be a nightmare for many children. The small, tight space and loud noises made kids nervous, often requiring them to be sedated just to keep still. But one children's hospital in California tried a creative fix— turning the scary scan into an exciting Disney adventure. T

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Big breakthroughs are coming in children's health

June 1, 2026

Over the past ten years, medical science has made huge strides in keeping kids healthy worldwide. Simple steps like safe sleep positions, vaccines, and car seats have saved countless young lives. But what’s next for children’s health? Experts are now pointing to 10 key research areas that could brin

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Why Some Kids in Africa Still Miss Their Shots

May 27, 2026

Across sub-Saharan Africa, many children between one and two years old don’t get the vaccines they need. This doesn’t happen by accident. Families, communities, and local systems all play a role in whether a child receives their shots on time. New research looked at over 23, 000 toddlers in 21 count

science

How Brain Timing Helps Spot ADHD Types

May 26, 2026

Kids with ADHD don’t all think the same way. Some struggle more with focus, others with sitting still. But a closer look at brain waves shows a hidden difference. Scientists tracked how children’s brains reacted during tasks that needed attention. They found that the timing of brain signals changes

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Easy ways to keep your child’s cholesterol healthy

May 15, 2026

Nearly one in five teens has too much LDL cholesterol, the kind that clogs arteries. Younger kids aren’t far behind; about a third of children aged 6–12 already weigh more than doctors recommend. Fast food, screen time, and family habits often team up to push those numbers up. But the newest advice

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Twins in India: How Birth Order Affects Growth and Health Risks

May 14, 2026

In India, more twins are being born today than ever before. But this increase raises an important question: does being a twin affect a child’s health and growth? Research from 2019 to 2021 looked into this. It found that twins often face higher risks of not growing properly or getting sick compared

education

Screen Time in Schools: A New Debate

May 1, 2026

In many U. S. schools, kids get tablets or laptops for class work, a move meant to ready them for a digital future. Yet worries about too much screen use have pushed some districts to rethink this practice. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second‑largest in the country, recently decid

politics

Kids lose health coverage while Florida delays promised plan

April 26, 2026

A mother in Florida can’t afford the $525 monthly fee for her daughters’ KidCare plan, so she bought a cheaper ACA family policy that lacks dental and has higher out‑of‑pocket costs. KidCare, the state’s CHIP program, is meant to give children free or low‑cost health care with no deductible and mode

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How supervision helps child healthcare workers do better work

April 24, 2026

Around the world, many hospitals rely on supervision to improve how doctors and nurses care for sick children. But does supervision actually work on its own, or does it need extra help like feedback or training sessions? A big study looked at 5, 311 clinics in eight different countries to find out. ...