When politics trump a child’s health 
Brookline’s former child health director maintained years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, sent supportive messages as crimes emerged 
Takeaways: Mark Zuckerberg testifies for the first time ever on social media and children’s mental health 
ICE keeps using tear gas near children. What does it mean for their health? 
Crocs are popular kids’ shoes, but are they bad for young feet? : Shots
Crocs are comfy, water-resistant shoes that are popular with kids, but some podiatrists say they should be alternated with sturdier...
Gene Therapy Trial Shows Restored Hearing in Children Born Deaf
Summary: A novel gene therapy has restored hearing in both ears of five children with inherited deafness, improving their hearing...
Maternal BMI and Eating Disorders Tied to Mental Health in Kids
TOPLINE:Children of mothers who had obesity or eating disorders before or during pregnancy may face higher risks for neurodevelopmental and...
Fit kids have better mental and physical health. What’s the best way to get them active?
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights...
Pediatricians’ obesity guidelines misconstrued eating disorder studies
To address soaring rates of childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics last year endorsed tactics it once considered risky. ...
Walking pneumonia cases in kids on the rise. What are the symptoms?
Walking pneumonia, or Mycoplasma pneumonia, infections among children are on the rise in the Des Moines area.The uptick follows trends...