The number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while…
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TX Lawmakers Look at Struggling Kids Relinquished to Foster Care
“Parental relinquishments” account for 6% of foster care entries in the state; critics say public investments…
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Former Surgeon General to Hospitals: Make ‘Economic Case’ for Public Health
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first administration, offered some communication…
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New Pediatric Psychology program to tackle youth mental health challenges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2025) — Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, and…
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Astigmatism on the rise in kids after COVID-19
Screen time and reduced outdoor activity during the pandemic may have lasting effects on children’s eye…
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Health agency removes surgeon general’s gun violence advisory from its website
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed the 2024 surgeon general’s…
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