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Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in careThousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharp...

RFK Jr. Promised Children’s Health Reforms. Here’s How He Did.

A year after the Trump administration laid out its plan to improve the health of American children, we examine where those efforts stand.

441 Children Undergo Free Surgeries Under RBSK

Health commissioner Chakradhar Babu informed health minister Satya Kumar Yadav about the programme and the medical services being provided to children identified with various healt...

Beyond the Scale: What Really Shapes Kids’ Health

Although childhood obesity rates in the United States have risen to about 20%, a scale The post Beyond the Scale: What Really Shapes Kids’ Health appeared first on Michigan Mama Ne...

Children with preventable heart disease being missed through gaps in care

A new report has revealed critical gaps in the care of Australian children with a preventable pediatric disorder that can lead to premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Familial h...

When care comes home: Rethinking what pediatric care can look like

HN Summary • Care where children need it: Bayshore’s pediatric program provides specialized nursing and support for medically complex and fragile children in their homes, schools a...

Doctors say children of immigrants are missing healthcare

Four in 10 pediatricians reported kids in immigrant families are avoiding coming in for healthcare out of concerns around immigration status, according to a new survey published Tu...

Why Early Dental Care Can Make a Difference as Kids Grow

Childhood is full of major milestones, from taking first steps to starting school. Healthy smiles affect a child’s self-esteem and general physical development. Starting proper ora...

Healthy Kids Year Round

Back to school signals a focus on immune health for children, but parents are also concerned with overall wellness. As kids head back to school and face new germ exposures and the...

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

Three quarters of parents admit they put their health on hold, as they are too busy looking after their children’s wellbeing – leading many to go on to develop serious conditions.

How medical schools can improve community health

As a pediatrician at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan, I perform well-child checks, treat asthma and discuss nutrition with families. I prescr...

National advocacy priority: Protecting children’s vision and eye health

HCAPS representatives call on legislators to support Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act.

Shortage leaves children without vital support during hospital treatment

A shortage of health play professionals is leaving children without vital support during hospital treatment.

Flu season hitting children's hospitals hard, extra paediatricians called in

About 70 children with the most severe respiratory symptoms have been admitted each week for the past month to Kidz First and Starship hospitals.

Healthy Babies programme to be expanded across England

Scheme will follow principles of Sure Start, helping families with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with babiesThe government is rolling out a Healthy Babies programme to...

Healthy Babies programme to be expanded across England

Scheme will follow principles of Sure Start, helping families with infant feeding, mental health and bonding with babiesThe government is rolling out a Healthy Babies programme to...

Young children still hit hard by flu-like illnesses, even as general hospitalisation rates drop

A paediatrician says the new free flu vaccine for all under-fives is "very timely and needed".

Children of Immigrant Parents in Spain See Specialists, Psychologists and Dentists Far Less Often, National Survey Revea...

A matched analysis of Spain's 2023 National Health Survey finds that children with immigrant parents use specialists, psychologists, and dentists significantly less often than peer...

Abused children at higher risk of long-term health problems, Hong Kong NGO warns

Child abuse can impair victims’ development and increase their risk of long-term health problems such as obesity and heightened inflammatory responses, a Hong Kong NGO has said, ca...

Pediatric Dentists Near Gastonia Help Kids Build Healthy Habits

Most parents don’t think twice about their child’s first dental visit until a problem shows up — a visible dark spot, a complaint about pain, or a routine checkup that uncovers som...

France's carte vitale extended to children

The French health ministry has announced details of a new process to allow more children to get their own 'carte vitale' health card - here's how it works.

HSE urges parents to avail of free RSV immunisation for babies as nationwide rollout set to begin

Op-Ed | In order to learn, children need to be healthy, so put your child’s health at the top of your back-to-school che...

Our kids only get one opportunity at a good education, but without good health that opportunity is wasted.  As this summer comes to an end, New York City families are ticking throu...

Indiana Youth Institute renews focus on kids' physical health

Indiana children are facing some troubling health trends, including rising obesity rates among the state’s youngest kids.The Indiana Youth Institute is putting physical wellness at...