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So Long, Suckers!
By Jamie Kenney

ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms

We haven’t had a July this bad for ticks since 2017!

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Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

And the differences could present an easy early intervention.

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Brush-a! Brush-a! Brush-a!

RFK Wants To Ban Fluoride From Drinking Water, Even If It Means “A Few More Cavities"

Fluoride has become a MAHA bugbear, but many leave out out important context about the mineral.

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What The Health?!

The American Academy Of Pediatrics Is Suing RFK & HHS Over Vaccine Policy

“This wasn’t just sidelining science. It’s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children’s health.”

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Don't Tell Me What To Do

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

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Great News! The Internet Wasn't A Mistake!

The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas

A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.

So Long, Suckers!
By Jamie Kenney

ER Visits For Tick Bites Surge, CDC Confirms

We haven’t had a July this bad for ticks since 2017!

Your Brain On (Or Off) Drugs
By Jamie Kenney

Study Finds Differences In Kids Brains May Lead To Drug Use, Not The Other Way Around

And the differences could present an easy early intervention.

Brush-a! Brush-a! Brush-a!
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Wants To Ban Fluoride From Drinking Water, Even If It Means “A Few More Cavities"

Fluoride has become a MAHA bugbear, but many leave out out important context about the mineral.

What The Health?!
By Jamie Kenney

The American Academy Of Pediatrics Is Suing RFK & HHS Over Vaccine Policy

“This wasn’t just sidelining science. It’s an attack on the very foundation of how we protect families and children’s health.”

Don't Tell Me What To Do
By Jamie Kenney

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

A new survey said loud and clear that parents need more support, not more kids.

Great News! The Internet Wasn't A Mistake!
By Jamie Kenney

The Lost Stuffy Project Is Hoping To Reunite Comfort Objects With Their Kids In Texas

A stuffed animal is a small thing when it comes to disasters, but to a child, it can mean everything.

Make Way For The Future!
By Jamie Kenney

Disney World's Riverboat & Tom Sawyer Island Are Officially Gone, But Here's What's Coming

The parks are ever-evolving, and this new attraction promises to be a big hit with the preschool set.

You Know The Drill...
By Jamie Kenney

"Nimbus" Covid Variant Is Spreading In The US — These Are The Symptoms

First identified earlier this year, Nimbus may be more transmissible that previous variants.

Yes, Even Yours
By Jamie Kenney

Pediatrician Explains How The “Big Beautiful Bill” Would Affect All Kids

Even if you have private insurance, pediatric care depends on Medicaid.

"What Happens If I Don't Get Congressional Approval?"
By Jamie Kenney

Education Department Freezes More Than $6 Billion In Promised Funds

States received notice less than a day before access to these funds was due.