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Measles outbreak: Different states, different rules on vaccinations
Take California, for example, where more than 90 people have already been infected with measles this year. Like many states, parents in California don’t have to vaccinate their children before…
Robin Williams’ Wife, Children Battle In Court Over His Estate
Robin Williams’ children and wife have gone to court in a fight over the late comedian’s estate. In papers filed in December in San Francisco Superior Court, Williams’ wife, Susan,…
Rand Paul: Children Got ‘Profound Mental Disorders’ After Receiving Vaccines
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) argued Monday that debate over whether to allow parents more choice in the vaccination of their children was a matter of “freedom,” citing personal knowledge of…
Here’s Where 2016 Candidates Stand On Vaccinations
WASHINGTON — Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) caused a stir on Monday after he called for “balance” on the issue of vaccinating children against disease. (For the record, the scientific community…
Overweight Kids Just As Likely To Have Celiac Disease As Thin Chilren
BY ANDREW M. SEAMAN Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:16pm EST (Reuters Health) – Overweight children are just as likely as thin children to have celiac disease, a new study confirms….
Christie Says Parents Should Have 'Choice' on Vaccinations – First Draft. Political News, Now.
In remarks here, Mr. Christie at first stopped short of recommending that parents immunize their children against measles, or any other illness, calling for “balance” and “choice.” But his remarks…
Immigrants Could Wait Until 2019 To Have Cases Resolved
Thousands of immigrants seeking legalization through the U.S. court system have had their hearings canceled and are being told by the government that it may be 2019 or later before…
Toddler Wounds Both Parents With 1 Shot From Handgun
Authorities say a 3-year-old boy got ahold of a handgun from his mother’s purse and fired just one shot that wounded both his parents. – Police say child care officials…
As Ebola Ebbs in Africa, Focus Turns From Death to Life
MONROVIA, Liberia — Life is edging back to normal after the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history. At the height of the epidemic, Liberians met horrific deaths inside the blue-painted walls…
Vaccine Critics Turn Defensive Over Measles
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Their children have been sent home from school. Their families are barred from birthday parties and neighborhood play dates. Online, people call them negligent and criminal….
While NFL concussions are down, parents continue to debate football safety
As families across America prepare to watch the Super Bowl, the safety of the game remains hotly debated in households across the country. After mounting concerns about brain injuries plaguing…
As Measle Cases Spread in U.S., So Does Anxiety
The measles outbreak tied to Disneyland continued to spread anxiety Friday as two new cases emerged overnight in Marin County in California — along with at least one in Nebraska…
The Truth About Childhood Allergies, From Dr. Richard Besser (VIDEO)
Why are we seeing a rise in allergies? According to Dr. Richard Besser, we’re so conscious of keeping the environment that our children are in clean during their early years…
How These Parents Are Starting To Heal After Enterovirus Took Their 4-Year-Old
As an outbreak of enterovirus D68 spread across the United States last fall, many parents were swept up by the news, nervously watching to see whether the respiratory illness posed…
Disney introduces Elena, its first Latina princess
‘Frozen’: Why kids can’t ‘Let It Go’ “What excites us most is the chance to use distinctive animation and visual design to tell wonderful stories influenced by culture and traditions…
Father asks California school district to ban children who haven’t been immunized
But it’s a truly incredible scene. Rhett survived nearly four years of chemotherapy for leukemia and has been in remission for a year and a half. Now he has another…
Jane Hughes And Family Killed Ex-Husband Over Child Custody Dispute: Cops
A woman and her family lured her estranged husband to their home by offering to let him see his children, then beat him in the head with a hammer and…
Are Super Bowl beer ads a bad idea?
Should parents worry about children seeing the Pac-Man ad? If you want my professional opinionyes!parents should approach ads for alcoholic beverages with great caution. In a new study published in…
Unicef, Seeking More Aid, Points to Children Touched by Armed Conflict
GENEVA — With more than one in 10 of the world’s children living in areas affected by armed conflict, the United Nations children’s agency said Thursday that it is struggling…
Why You Should Tell Your Children How Much You Make
Your Money By RON LIEBER When Scott Parker wanted his six offspring to know more about the value of money, he decided to do something that many parents would consider…
Dozens Wounded in Gas Explosion at Mexican Hospital
MEXICO CITY — A gas explosion heavily damaged a maternity and children’s hospital here on Thursday, leaving at least three people dead and dozens wounded, some by broken glass, the…
Acute Flaccid Myelitis Paralyzes Children, Baffles Doctors, Worries Parents
A mystery illness that’s left dozens of children barely able to move has many parents on edge and doctors racing to find answers. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
Mom Admits Helping Kids Hide Evidence In Gang Slaying Of Couple
A woman admitted on Wednesday that she helped two of her children conceal evidence of a gang-related double slaying that occurred at her home, where the bodies were buried in…
Dead Baby Found At Recycling Plant A ‘Sick Story’ That’s ‘Become Sicker’: Police Chief
Police say the mother of a baby found dead at a Detroit-area recycling center had three other children but lost custody of them. Roseville Chief James Berlin says the 24-year-old…
Pope Warns Against ‘Absentee Fathers’ In New Chapter On Family
Pope Francis is urging fathers to be more involved in the lives of their children, warning that many problems adolescents run into can be traced to “absentee fathers” who are…
Utah parents, fearing apocalypse, fatally drugged children, themselves, police say
The mysterious deaths of five Utah family members in their Springville home baffled authorities at first. Benjamin and Kristi Strack were found dead on their bed on September 27. On…
Obamas Honor Work Of 12-Year-Old Child Slave Turned Activist During India Trip
Promoting gender equality was vital in President Obama’s message to India, so it made sense that a 12-year-old female activist who has overcome incredible odds was there to draw attention…
How Institutional Neglect Affects Kids’ Brains
BY KATHRYN DOYLE Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:28pm EST (Reuters Health) – Kids who were raised in a Romanian institution for abandoned children have smaller heads, smaller brains, and different…
Pediatricians Oppose Medical Marijuana, With Some Exceptions
By: Rachael Rettner Published: 01/26/2015 10:52 AM EST on LiveScience Although a number of states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational reasons in recent years, a leading group of…