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Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A Davidson County judge extended protections for about 400 children statewide while three Nashville physicians fight to keep them enrolled in a crucial healthcare program

Getting children to eat enof vegetables fit be a constant struggle. Parenting forums and chat rooms dey full of questions like, “e dey normal for my pikin to only eat beige foods?”

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) –New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics suggests more than one-third of children and teenagers take dietary supplements, as pediatricians emphasize that a balanced diet remains the primary

A global analysis has uncovered critical childhood nutrition gaps, with not enough youths eating healthy plant-based foods, which are essential for growth and health. Out of the 185 countries studied for nearly 30 years, this trend was prevalent in the US where daily plant-based consumption declined with age, in contrast to most other countries. 

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Photo: Shutterstock 10 July 2026 | 10:00 AM America/New_York

Children with a parent in prison will be identified sooner and connected to support services under a new government pilot aimed at improving their mental health, education and wellbeing

Man charged in case of 16 children found gets modified bond due to medical emergency HEAD INTO THE UPCOMING WEEKEND, COMING UP HERE IN A FEW MINUTES. ASHLEY SHEREE ALLISON. THANKS SO MUCH. NOW TO NEW INFORMATION ABOUT AN ALLEGED CHILD ABUSE CASE INVOLVING 16 CHILDREN THAT’S UNFOLDING IN VINTON COUNTY, OHIO. AND TODAY, THAT…

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A dermatologist and a cancer research expert outline the skin damage childhood sunburn can cause later in life, and advise on sun safety