Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
NY lawmaker introduces legislation requiring COVID immunization for students
New York State Sen. Brady Holyman introduced legislation that would add the coronavirus vaccine to the list of required immunizations for all students.
New York State Sen. Brady Holyman introduced legislation that would add the coronavirus vaccine to the list of required immunizations for all students.
Diabetes surging in U.S. youth
The number of children with diabetes- both type 1 and type 2- has surged in the United States, according to a new study conducted by the CDC and NIH.
The number of children with diabetes- both type 1 and type 2- has surged in the United States, according to a new study conducted by the CDC and NIH.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Girl Scouts adding brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie to 2022 lineup
The Girl Scouts announced a new brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie for its 2022 season with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.
The Girl Scouts announced a new brownie-inspired Adventurefuls cookie for its 2022 season with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt.
Family asks Cincinnati Zoo to name newborn sloth after their late 1-year-old son
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
A family wants the Cincinnati Zoo to name its newborn sloth after their late son who died earlier this year and adored his sloth stuffed animal.
Toy shortages send prices spiking ahead of holiday season
Toy prices are seeing a steep jump that, combined with backlogs in shipping, could lead to an even bigger scramble during the holiday season.
Toy prices are seeing a steep jump that, combined with backlogs in shipping, could lead to an even bigger scramble during the holiday season.
CDC urges COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women amid delta surge
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
The CDC updated its guidance after reviewing new safety data on 2,500 women who showed no increased risk of miscarriages for those who’d received a Pfizer or Moderna shot prior to their 20th week of pregnancy.
Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.
Texas dad in hiding a month after allegedly kidnapping daughter brings her to meet reporter
Michael Long, 42, told the Daily Mail Tuesday that he was willing to go to jail to "protect" the daughter he’s been accused of taking.
Michael Long, 42, told the Daily Mail Tuesday that he was willing to go to jail to "protect" the daughter he’s been accused of taking.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Manhattan Marriage Bureau reopens for in-person ceremonies, licenses
For the first time since March 2020, in-person weddings and marriage license appointments are back at the bureau located in Lower Manhattan.
For the first time since March 2020, in-person weddings and marriage license appointments are back at the bureau located in Lower Manhattan.
More than 1.5M children lost at least 1 caregiver from a death related to COVID-19 last year
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health estimated that 1.5 million around the globe lost at least one caregiver to a death related to COVID-19 in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health estimated that 1.5 million around the globe lost at least one caregiver to a death related to COVID-19 in the first 14 months of the pandemic.
Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Couples turn to family and friends ordained online to officiate their weddings
More than half of couples getting married in 2020 asked either a friend or family member to serve as their wedding officiant. That means online ordinations to become a minister are gaining steam.
More than half of couples getting married in 2020 asked either a friend or family member to serve as their wedding officiant. That means online ordinations to become a minister are gaining steam.
Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Chinese parents reunited with son 24 years after his kidnapping
After 24 years of searching for their kidnapped son, a Chinese family was reunited with their abducted son.
After 24 years of searching for their kidnapped son, a Chinese family was reunited with their abducted son.
ICE to avoid detaining most pregnant, postpartum women in new policy
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.
ICE will avoid detaining most undocumented people who are pregnant, postpartum or nursing under a new policy announced Friday.
NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’