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Pediatricians Fight Back Against Funding Cuts

December 30, 2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is taking legal action against the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The reason? A sudden cut of nearly $12 million in federal funding. This money was crucial for various child health programs. The AAP claims these cuts threaten dozens of

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Unlocking Diabetes Care: How Tech is Bringing Data Together

November 22, 2025

Managing type 1 diabetes in kids is no easy task. But new tech like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps is making a difference. The problem? Data from these devices often gets trapped in separate systems. This makes it tough for doctors to get the full story. A recent effort in Ohi

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Big Changes for Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

October 30, 2025

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital just got a huge boost. A generous donation of $50 million from entrepreneur Tom Golisano is set to transform the hospital. This is the largest donation the hospital has seen since 1963. The hospital will now be called Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospit

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Early Peanut Feeding: A Game Changer for Kids' Health

October 20, 2025

Peanuts, once a no-go for babies, are now a superhero in preventing allergies. A new study shows that since doctors started recommending early peanut introduction, around 60, 000 kids have dodged peanut allergies. This shift began in 2015 when research proved that giving peanut products to infants c

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Florida's Vaccine Debate: Doctors, Patients, and the Governor

September 26, 2025

In Florida, doctors have the right to refuse care to unvaccinated patients, but Governor Ron DeSantis wants to change this. He believes it's wrong for doctors to turn away patients based on their vaccination status. This is a shift from his previous stance, where he supported doctors' freedom to run

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Low-Cost Solution for Pediatric Feeding in Poor Areas

April 20, 2025

In many parts of the world, medical supplies are scarce. This is especially true for pediatric gastrostomy tubes, or G-tubes, which are used for feeding children who can't eat normally. Because these tubes are expensive, they are not always available. In these poor areas, doctors often use Foley uri

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Kids' Health Boost: The WINSS Way

March 7, 2025

The WINSS program, which kicked off in March 2023, is all about giving kids a healthier future. This program is unique because it combines traditional and alternative therapies to take care of kids' physical, emotional, and developmental needs. It focuses on five key areas: well-being, interactions

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Malnutrition in Kids: What's New in the Fight Against It?

February 18, 2025

Malnutrition in children is a big deal, especially when they're in the hospital or have a long-term illness. This isn't just about kids not eating enough. It's about how their bodies can't get the right nutrients they need to grow and stay healthy. This is a big problem that doctors and nurses have

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Knee Injuries That Injure Surgery Has 'Em Come Soft

February 11, 2025

Boys up to the age of 16 in Canada who suffer from a knee injury can go without a surgery for it. This is even true for some folks requiring a knee replacement or reconstruction. Although it sounds scary, the cruciate ligament of the knee is a pretty tough band that can repair itse

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A Mysterious Case: When a Little Boy’s Legs Stopped Moving

January 26, 2025

It all started with a happy four-year-old boy named K, who suddenly found it tough to move his feet. His mom brought him to the ER, saying he’d been a bit less active than usual for the past couple of days. No fever, no cough, no tummy issues – just a slight change in his activity level. The doctor