'Crisis in child health': US kids facing health emergency, experts warn
But now is not the time to retreat into our homes to "protect" our children, pediatrician Dr. Christopher Forrest told Newsweek.
Mom made one change to screen time—and it transformed her kids' behavior
Nika Diwa told Newsweek that she has seen "a positive difference" in her young kids since introducing them to older films.
America's drinking water is changing how babies are being born: study
The findings suggest that health risks may occur below levels currently considered safe by the EPA's arsenic limit that was determined in 2001.
Why are so many children getting long COVID?
A study by Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) last year found that up to 5.8 million American children now have long COVID.
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Needs Teeth—Literally | Opinion
Let's encourage the Trump administration to remember the importance of oral health and the significance of being able to prevent chronic dental disease so children can grow up with the best chance of optimal health and wellness.
Parents prepared to say goodbye after toddler swallows button battery
Kasey Allen, 32, a photographer from Louisiana, told Newsweek: "My son almost died in a freak accident."
Mom defends decision to take her toddler for an illegal medical procedure
Stem cell therapy is crucial for Lydia, diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to a loss of brain matter that cannot regenerate.
Parents' phone use may harm kids' health and development
A global study revealed that parents' screen time—even brief moments on phones—may be quietly hindering their children's health.
Internet springs to action after 6-year-old's potentially deadly taste test
The internet leapt to action to help a doctor identify a potentially deadly plant.
Single dad explains why his 3-year-old daughter is "so tiny" for her age
Getting the long-awaited diagnosis for little Nova Rose meant her family could stop thinking the worst.
Postpartum depression can lead to children's emotional overeating
Research has uncovered how a mother's mental health can impact their child's eating behaviors.
10-year-old fed up with being bullied, then something amazing happened
Two former boxers stepped in to help the schoolboy undergo a transformation, making him an internet star.
Florida sees drop in Supplemental Social Security payments for kids
The amount Florida's spending on supplemental security payments for children dropped despite an increase in the number of recipients.
Dentist reveals the one simple thing his patients with 'cleanest teeth' do
A dentist on TikTok revealed the one simple thing his patients with the "cleanest teeth" do.
Baby car seats: More than 600,000 recalled over debris dangers
"If a child restraint harness is not tight in a crash, the child could be injured," the National Highway Traffic Safety Association said.
Device-Level Age Verification Is Our Best Shot at Protecting Kids Online
This isn't about creating a digital nanny state, it's about implementing sensible guardrails in an environment that has proven dangerous for the mental health of young users.
Warning for problem behavior in older children revealed by neuroscientists
"Frequent snoring was associated with greater problem behaviors but not with lower cognition," the researchers wrote in the paper.
Celebrity News
Hoda Kotb shares rare update on daughter Hope after hospitalization
The 'TODAY' host gave fans some insight on her young daughter's health.
How nutrition can help with Down syndrome: an expert's view
Nutritional therapist Nicky Clark spoke to Newsweek about the advice she gives to parents of children with Down syndrome.
Child dies of rabies after bat broke into bedroom
In Ontario, it was the first time someone has died from rabies since the 1960s.
California: 1 in 10 kids may be breathing pesticides in San Joaquin Valley
"Children and adults in agricultural regions of the San Joaquin Valley of California continue to be exposed to pesticides," researcher Deborah H. Bennett said.
Foods that may increase kids' risk of type 1 diabetes revealed
"It is important to find out which factors in these foods are responsible for these associations," researcher Suvi Virtanen said.
U.K.'s Puberty Blockers Decision Got It Right | Opinion
While the fight for the protection of children is far from over in the U.K., this is a key legal step in dismantling the lie of so-called "gender-affirming care."
Scientists issue warning over baby pacifiers
Study warns that infants who aren't weaned off the common comfort at risk of hindering their language skills.
Autism and ADHD Might Be Diagnosable in Babies via 'Intelligent Onesies'
The wriggling of newborns could help scientists detect neurodivergent conditions much earlier in a child's life, a study reveals.
Eliminating Screens Made Parenting Easier, Not Harder
Some parents find success in moderation rather than abstinence.
Why the Parents' Rights Movement (Still) Matters
The parents' right rhetoric is powered, in part, by three distinct but inter-related cultural mindsets—implicit ways of understanding and making sense of the world.
AI Will Be Youth's Fentanyl
Powerful AI algorithms will allow social media companies to funnel even more addictive content to users.
Medicaid change sparks warning for children
Three of the largest inhaler manufacturers have already said they'd be capping inhaler co-pays at $35 monthly.
Now Is Congress' Chance To Close Its Hemp Loophole—And Save Lives
The 2018 Farm Bill descheduled hemp, with the intention of allowing it to be used for industrial purposes.