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A mother wearing her hair in long braids kisses her baby outside on a park bench.
Thanks, Science!
By Jamie Kenney

FDA Approves New RSV Antibody For Infants — Here’s What To Know

The respiratory is the #1 cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.

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Your Teen’s Skincare FYP Could Do Way More Harm Than Good

Researchers pretended to be 13-year-olds on Tik Tok. The skincare advice they got raises red flags with experts.

A young boy reaches for a drawer in a bedroom, with a handgun visible on the open drawer. The room h...
Kids v Guns

Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

Guns violence — assault, accidents, and suicide — have been the leading cause of child death in the U.S. for years, and lax gun laws make it worse.

Mother and her baby girl putting coins into piggy bank.
Let Them Eat Trump Accounts

"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts

Babies born during Trump’s second term would automatically get savings accounts to help them as young adults... but many would lose medical and nutrition services.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr testifies during a House budget meeting...
The Politics Of Infectious Diseases

RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move

ACIP is scheduled to meet in 15 days: it is unclear how new members can be properly vetted in that time.

Little girl rests head on table with teddy bear and looking at camera with her mother sitting behind...
The Beat Goes On...

Study: Infants, Toddlers, & Schoolkids May All Present Different Long COVID Symptoms

Learn what long COVID might look like in your child.

Thanks, Science!
By Jamie Kenney

FDA Approves New RSV Antibody For Infants — Here’s What To Know

The respiratory is the #1 cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.

Not FY
By Katie McPherson

Your Teen’s Skincare FYP Could Do Way More Harm Than Good

Researchers pretended to be 13-year-olds on Tik Tok. The skincare advice they got raises red flags with experts.

Kids v Guns
By Jamie Kenney

Weak Gun Laws Are Tied To Increased Child Gun Deaths In U.S.

Guns violence — assault, accidents, and suicide — have been the leading cause of child death in the U.S. for years, and lax gun laws make it worse.

Let Them Eat Trump Accounts
By Jamie Kenney

"Trump Accounts" Offer $1,000 For Babies Amid Massive Social Spending Cuts

Babies born during Trump’s second term would automatically get savings accounts to help them as young adults... but many would lose medical and nutrition services.

The Politics Of Infectious Diseases
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Dismisses CDC's Entire Vaccine Advisory Committee In An Unprecedented Move

ACIP is scheduled to meet in 15 days: it is unclear how new members can be properly vetted in that time.

The Beat Goes On...
By Jamie Kenney

Study: Infants, Toddlers, & Schoolkids May All Present Different Long COVID Symptoms

Learn what long COVID might look like in your child.

Show Me The Money
By Jamie Kenney

The "Big Beautiful Bill" Strips Child Tax Credit From Millions Of American Families

The bill would expand the credit for some while leaving many behind...

Fed Is Best
By Jamie Kenney

RFK Has Ordered The FDA To Review Baby Formula In The US

Infant formula has not been categorically re-examined in more than 25 years. Today, an expert panel met to discuss what this new evaulation might look like.

Can We See Some ID?
By Jamie Kenney

Teens Who Drink With Parental Supervision More Likely To Drink More As Young Adults

Apparently, “I’d rather you drink in the house” isn’t a great harm reduction strategy.

"Everything Is Legal In New Jersey..."
By Jamie Kenney

New Jersey Law Would Give Parents Paid Time Off For School Events

Too often, parents have to choose between losing money or losing memories: this law would change that.