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Parents can find free guidance for children’s mental health through new program at TWU
The BRIDGE Project, from TWU and nonprofit Safe Minds, Strong Hearts, offers free workshops to provide information and resources to parents of children with neurodivergent or mental health challenges.
Unsuspected discovery of abnormal antibodies could explain pediatric cancer
Aberrant antibodies that attack DNA repair machinery in childhood could help predict later cancer risk
Panda Express Pledges $391K+ to Support Lee Health Golisano Children's Through Children's Miracle Network - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Oct. 13, 2026)– Panda Express has reaffirmed its commitment to Southwest Florida children and families with a pledge to raise more than $391,000 for Lee Health Golisano Children’s through Children’s […]
Disadvantaged children with intellectual disabilities face greater mental health difficulties, study finds
Children with intellectual disabilities face greater mental health difficulties when they are from a disadvantaged background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Why the most critical period for maternal health may come after childbirth
The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any advanced economy, even though it spends the most on healthcare. Former supermodel Christy Turlington Burns joins "Here's the Scoop" to explain why impending changes to Medicaid coverage could exacerbate the maternal mortality crisis.
10 Research Opportunities Poised to Advance Child Health
/PRNewswire/ -- Ten areas of pediatric research could drive the next generation of major advances in child health, according to a new special article in...
Why experts are urging parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children’s social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.
Doctors may be getting childhood obesity wrong, new research suggests
A Lancet Commission definition of clinical obesity cuts pediatric rates sharply by requiring evidence of health complications beyond body mass index.
Stigma in Parents of Children with Mental Health Problems
Parents of children with mental health problems may experience stigma when the ideals that matter most to being considered a “good parent” are perceived as not being met, according to preliminary research led by Weill Cornell Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
Texas health officials have proposed cutting funding for a program that helps autistic children communicate. The Children's Autism Program offers therapy at reduced costs, but the Texas Health and Human Services Commission wants to eliminate it due to budget cuts.
Microsoft’s top science exec is leaving to fulfill a childhood dream: Joining a Formula 1 team
Peter Lee, the longtime Microsoft Research leader, plans to join the Mercedes Formula 1 team in a newly created AI advisor role. He'll work on physics problems for the team's car, predictive models and how F1's regulators might govern AI.
Using Policy to Promote Healthy Tech Habits for Youth
Learn how jurisdictions are using policy to regulate screen time in school and social media protections for teens and children in this Health Policy Update.
Senator Liz Boldon Denounces Health Insurance Plans, Speaker Demuth, Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Commerce for Failure to Protect Home Care Nursing Coverage
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In late 2025, several insurance companies informed Minnesota families that they would be imposing coverage limits on home care nursing services – in-home care for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. Despite a 2010 state law mandating that these services “shall be covered” by health plans for families also enrolled
Third annual Halloween Health Fair coming to El Eden
The Laredo Health Promotores Coalition will host its third annual Halloween Health Fair with free children's dental screenings, health resources and family-friendly activities at El Eden Park.
New definition of obesity looks beyond BMI and considers health impacts
Murdoch Children's Research Insitute pediatrician Dr. Danielle Longmore discusses a new global childhood obesity definition from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute that looks beyond BMI to include health impacts.
Editorial: Can Washington trust Moscow?
Russia’s war against Ukraine has become a test of American judgment. This weekend, Russian strikes in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region killed at least 20 people, including children, according to Ukrainian officials.
Orbis International Named Winner of 2026 AWS Children's Health Innovation Award
/PRNewswire/ -- Global eye care nonprofit Orbis announces it has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Imagine Grant: Children's...
Theatre Cedar Rapids offers Halloween scares with ‘Exorcist’
Directed by UNI's Matthew Weedman, this isn't just a horror show — it's a powerful story about faith, doubt, and saving a child in crisis. See it now in the intimate Grandon Studio Theatre — if you dare.
10 Great Opportunities to Advance Child Health
Tina Cheng and colleagues at Cincinnati Children's outline 10 great opportunities for child health research.
'Josephine' review: One of the most important films of the year is a hard, vital watch
Beth de Araújo crafts an exceptional, harrowing exploration of a child witnessing violence.
Colorado protects the places that sustain us
Across the country, communities are confronting difficult questions about their future. How do they protect the places that make their communities livable? Keep rivers healthy and drinking water clean? Prepare for wildfire? Ensure every child has a safe place to play outside? As president and chief executive of Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit […]
Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children
UW-River Falls to Offer Halloween Carnival and “Haunted Lab” Science Demonstrations ⋆ 715Newsroom.com
Two special Halloween-themed events are planned at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Oct. 20, including a Halloween carnival and “Haunted Labs” science demonstrations. Children in 4K through fifth grade are invited to attend the annual “Halloween in the Halls” event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., hosted by UWRF Residence Life. Instead of trick-or-treating through residence halls, Residence Life will host carnival activities, such as cornhole, apple bobbing, an egg walk, a bouncy house, crafts and sticker activities. The carnival will be held behind Grimm and Parker Halls, in front of Hathorn Hall and between Johnson and May Halls.
Weight-Loss Drugs for Kids Under 10? The World Health Organization Shares Its Recommendation
The World Health Organization (WHO) just released its first global guidelines on treating obesity in children and adolescents, and its stance on weight-loss drugs for children under 10 is a firm no. T...
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program
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Jon Batiste talks growing up in Kenner, singing in the Subway in new ‘60 Minutes’ profile
Batiste spoke about his childhood in Kenner, where he said he barely spoke until he was about 10.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism program
Texas health officials have proposed cutting funding for a program that helps autistic children communicate.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
For years, 7-year-old Israel Solis couldn’t communicate with the world around him. Born with autism and nonverbal, he would bite and scratch himself in frustration when someone couldn’t understand his needs.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
In its budget request to the Legislature for the 2028-2029 biennium, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) proposed eliminating funding for the Children’s Autism Program (CAP) entir…
Commentary: Washington shouldn’t gut the Head Start standards Illinois families depend on
Changes proposed by the Trump administration would remove evidence-based standards that support quality instruction, protect children's safety and promote healthy development.
Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room'
Grunge-pop hit 'In My Room' shot Julia Wolf to internet fame. As she embarks on tour, arriving in L.A. on Oct. 25, Wolf is 'saying the crazy stuff out loud' and reflecting on a childhood of 'Twilight'-fueled escape.
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children’s autism program
The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.
Texas proposes eliminating children’s autism program
The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.
Anti-torture committee calls for comprehensive mental-health law and protections for foreign-national children in Türkiye
Council of Europe’s Committee for the prevention of torture publishes reports on 2018 and 2022 visits to institutions in the state
KVC Kansas works to protect foster youth mental health
When children enter the foster care system, their lives are uprooted and changed, which can lead to a mental health crisis or suicide.
KVC Kansas works to protect foster youth mental health
When children enter the foster care system, their lives are uprooted and changed, which can lead to a mental health crisis or suicide.
Children cut down on social screen time for trial
Researchers say it is the first major study into the impact of social media on teens' mental health.
Mother’s 3-day walk with sick daughter highlights Somalia’s child malnutrition emergency
A Somali mother walked for three days carrying her severely malnourished 3-year-old daughter nearly 90 kilometers to a hospital in Kismayo.
Diane Keaton’s children share emotional tributes on first anniversary of her death: ‘Thinking of you every day’
Keaton adopted daughter Dexter in 1996 and son Duke in 2001.
Plies Defends Trans People: ‘What Have They Done to Y’all?’
A comment about children and drag shows turned into a tense online exchange.
Bishops around the world ask for prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s health
Prayers for the pope’s health have been pouring in from all over the world.
Study finds positive parenting teaches children how to experience joy—and could lead to better mental health
More than one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year, according to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And more than one in seven young people ages 6–17 experience ...
'Children of Blood and Bone' cast reveals the family drama at the heart of the fantasy epic
At NYCC, the stars of the upcoming adaptation opened up about the love, betrayal, and grief driving the film's central families.
😍 Série A club pits nine professionals against 100 children
Already getting into the Children's Day spirit, Athletico played a crazy match. On one side, nine professional players. On the other, 100 CHILDREN.The boys play for Furacão's Under-8, Under-9 and Und...
Fans Side With Jessie James Decker Over the Unexpected Parenting Rule She Has for Her Children
We didn’t expect this!
Akron Children's part of global suicide prevention program. What it means
Akron Children's is part of a global initiative to leverage the role children's hospitals can play in preventing suicide. Here's what that means.
How do you teach children to handle money?
Dear Liz: My daughter (51) blames me (74) almost daily for her financial problems.
Mapping the Totality of Childhood Exposures: How Exposome Science Is Rewriting Pediatric Health
A new review in Pediatric Research charts how exposome science, from wearable sensors to multi-omics cohorts, is transforming the measurement and prevention of environmental risks to child health.
David M. Shribman: The key to midterm victory: Being hated less than the other guy
LAMBS GROVE, Iowa — Move over, soccer moms, forget about NASCAR dads and dismiss even the “bunch of childless cat ladies” that JD...
Scientists Say the Secret to a Happier, Healthier Society May Begin in Childhood
How children are raised may matter for social well-being worldwide, with surveys across three culturally different countries linking supportive childhoods to adults’ trust and sense of belonging. At home, a child seeking comfort depends on a caregiver’s response, while time for free play offers room to explore. A University of Nottingham-led study linked these experiences,
Florida crews round up 59 swans in annual health checkup, and children get a rare chance to hold one
"It really sparks interest, and it shows how important it is in Lakeland."
Shribman: Drinking double Haterade in this political climate
LAMBS GROVE, Iowa — Move over, soccer moms, forget about NASCAR dads and dismiss even the “bunch of childless cat ladies” that JD Vance identified — all ...
South Texas Health System (@stxhealthsystem)
3 likes, 1 comments - stxhealthsystem on October 10, 2026: "Serving Health, Healing & Hospitality: Proper nutrition plays an important role in the healing process, helping patients recover, regain strength and achieve better outcomes. Across South Texas Health System's acute care facilities and behavioral hospital, our Nutrition & Dietary Services teams work diligently each day to provide nutritious meals and exceptional service to patients, visitors and staff. During National Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week, STHS proudly recognizes the dedicated Nutrition & Dietary Services teams at STHS McAllen, STHS Edinburg, STHS Children's, STHS Heart and STHS Behavioral for their hard work, professionalism and commitment to excellence. From developing specialized meal plans that support patient recovery to serving every meal with care and compassion, these team members play an essential role in creating a positive healthcare experience. Their dedication to both nutrition and hospitality is felt throughout our hospitals and contributes to the quality, compassionate care our patients receive every day. Thank you for the care, kindness and pride you bring to your work. Your commitment helps nourish our patients, support our caregivers and strengthen the communities we serve.".
Report offers new insight into Haitian gangs as general election looms
A U.N. report details Haiti's gang-political ties and warns of violence, intimidation and child recruitment ahead of elections.
What parents need to know about Trump Account stock donations
Donors will now be able to gift stock to American children. It's free money, but that doesn't mean parents shouldn't have questions.
Child Psychiatrist: Screen Time Isn't Main Threat to Kids
Columbia's Jonathan Slater urges investment in children's mental health care, not screen limits
Valley businesses make superhero capes for sick kids
Fresno businesses are creating superhero capes for Valley Children’s patients as Tangram Interiors brings back its Halloween campaign.
Partnership expands access to kids' mental health services
First 5 Plumas announces it is working with Lost Sierra Family Integration Center to provide easier access to infant and early childhood mental health and
Care before crisis
The recent murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, focused national attention on maternal mental health and the structures — or lack thereof — we have in place to support it.
Trump taps conservative commentator as next White House press secretary
Katie Zacharia replaces Karoline Leavitt, who departed the White House in August after giving birth to her second child.
'Bullying and anxiety' making children skip school
Mental health is one of the "central drivers of absence" for secondary school pupils, a report says.
Examining Latino youth mental health in the age of ICE raids
After the recent deaths of two young Latino men by suicide, youth mental health care professionals reflect on the ongoing mental health crisis happening among Latino children and adolescents.
Sunshine Health Awards $100,000 in Grants to Support Caregivers of Vulnerable Children - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Oct. 8, 2026 — Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has awarded $100,000 in grants for innovative programs that support caregivers of children and youth with behavioral […]
Essentia Health hosting annual “Families Remember with Love” memorial celebration
Interfaith service honors children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, childhood or adult death during Pregnancy and Child Loss Awareness Month
Meet the Teen Athlete Who Overcame a Major Health Curveball
After developing an unprecedented and progressive spinal curvature, known, 10-year-old Macie Perna feared her love for playing softball may be lost forever. But, a life-changing operation at Shriners Children's Philadelphia called Vertebral Body Tethering, or VBT, hit those fears out of the park. Just six weeks later, Perna was back on the field stronger than ever before. Now, at 16, she has no restrictions and big dreams. Macie and her mother Michelle join TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about her health journey and her role as a Shriners Children's International Patient Ambassador. She even gets a surprise from her favorite college athlete! (Sponsored by Shriners Children's)
Ben Affleck shares rare insight into coparenting dynamic with Jennifer Garner: ‘I’m really, really grateful’
Ben Affleck reveals that he and ex Jennifer Garner have a ‘really wonderful’ coparenting dynamic, and devote their energies toward their three children.
In brief: 'Stick' season 2 trailer and more
Bill Murray stars in the official trailer for A Course Called Ireland. The six-part documentary series premieres on Paramount+ on Oct. 25. The show follows Murray and his friends as they travel across the island to explore Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland's best fairways ...The Die Hard films are getting a brand-new home media release. All five of the movies will be released on physical media in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 1. Bruce Willis stars as John McClane in all of the Die Hard films. The original movie finds the New York City policeman taking on terrorists after he flies to Los Angeles to be with his estranged wife and two children on Christmas ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); The trailer for Stick season 2 is here. Owen Wilson stars as the talented golfer who strives for second chance in the sophomore season. Peter Dager, Timothy Olyphant, Rhea Seehorn, Marc Maron, John Higgins and Billy Zane also make up the cast of the new season. The Apple TV series premieres its first two episodes on Nov. 4. A new episode drops weekly every Wednesday that follows until the season finale airs on Dec. 30 ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
She never felt like she fit in. Then Disney came calling.
"Descendants" actress Kiara Romero opens up about her curls, childhood bullying and connecting with Gen Alpha fans on the Worlds Collide tour.
Political Blogger Accused of Sending State Senator Lewd Photo of Shrek is Headed to Trial Over the Incident
A political blogger in Ohio is headed to trial after allegedly sending a state senator a lewd picture of the animated children’s character, Shrek. According to a report from People, D.J. Byrnes is the...
Opinion | Screens Are Not the Problem
If we make screens the villain, then we let the people who control children’s health care — Congress, insurers and health systems — off the hook for their failures.
Mental health: the burden of childhood trauma in Europe
Two out of three young adults have experienced at least one traumatic or highly stressful event during childhood, according to WHO.
Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!
Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]
War’s Hidden Mental Health Toll on Children with Disabilities
As armed conflicts proliferate around the globe, World Mental Health Day is a reminder that the psychological toll stemming from hostilities result in mental health harms that have lasting effects on people’s lives. Insecurity, trauma, anxiety, and confusion are the norm for many who have endured armed conflict.
Riley Children's Health announces launch of Hospital-Linked Violence Intervention Program
Rutgers Brain Health Institute Recruits World-Renowned Autism Expert
The Rutgers Brain Health Institute has recruited Sara Jane Webb as director of the Rutgers Center for Autism Research, Education and Services (RUCARES). Webb — a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle and is affiliated with the Center on Child Health, Behavior and Development at Seattle Children’s Research Institute — succeeds inaugural director Wayne Fisher and will join Rutgers in April.
Spirit Halloween fundraiser supports Carle Health program
Spirit Halloween and Carle Health Proctor Hospital are holding a fundraiser where 10% of purchases made with a special coupon will be donated to the hospital's Child Life Program at six participating ...
Ladapo: Eliminating vaccine mandates isn't about science, it's about parents' rights
Florida State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is a well-known vaccine skeptic. But on Thursday he said the state’s drive to change its rules to eliminate four vaccines children are required to take to enter school or daycare centers has nothing to do with science or the efficacy of the vaccines. It is about putting parents […]
Florida health officials meet amid fierce debate over childhood vaccine plans
The hearing was one of the last steps before Florida's new vaccine guidelines take effect.
Your Mental Health: A look at the rise of suicide-related teen ER visits
A troubling new study is putting a spotlight on a growing mental health crisis among children and teens.
Is raw milk safe for kids? - CHOC
After a recent E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, here's what parents need to know about protecting their children from foodborne illness.
Nimesh Patel’s ‘Buy the dip’ finds humor and hope in a country in crisis
The comedian's debut Netflix special mines the pressures of being an Indian American comedian, raising a young child and caring for aging parents — while holding on to the hope that things can get better.
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Honored with Inaugural Champion for Children’s Care Award from Joint Commission - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Nicklaus Children’s Health System receives the inaugural Joint Commission Champion for Children’s Care Award. October 8, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Health System is pleased to announce that it has been […]
Florida Department of Health Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to School Immunization Rule
The Florida Department of Health held a public hearing on proposed revisions to Rule 64D-3.046, Florida Administrative Code, related to immunization requirements for school and childcare entry.
Halle Berry’s daughter defends mom amid ex Olivier Martinez’s child abuse claims
Halle Berry’s 18-year-old daughter is defending her mom against the Oscar winner’s ex-husband Olivier Martinez, who claims Berry physically abused their 13-year-old son.
Ribbon Cut On Relocated Child Behavioral Health Hub
Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center cut the ribbon Wednesday on the new home of its Child & Family Guidance Program at 150 Dixwell Ave., moving the children's behavioral health services hub into a larger space inside ConnCORP's newly built First HAVEN building.
To the Trump Administration, Children’s Health Is an Acceptable Sacrifice
On Children's Environmental Health Day, here's a look at how the Trump administration isn't living up to its promises to protect children's health.
To the Trump Administration, Children’s Health Is an Acceptable Sacrifice
On Children's Environmental Health Day, here's a look at how the Trump administration isn't living up to its promises to protect children's health.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise. Such work can
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise. Such work can
Massachusetts ranked No. 1 for women’s and children’s health in new report
Massachusetts has been ranked the top state in the nation for the health of women and children, according to America’s Health Rankings 2026 Health of Women and Children Report.
Continental Roadmap on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (2026-2030) [EN/POR]
Analysis in English on World about Health; published on 8 Oct 2026 by Africa CDC and AU
Editorial: Dave McCormick dreams of strengthening science, but Trump is researchers’ worst nightmare
In a recently published op-ed extolling the lifesaving virtues of federally funded research at institutions such as Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Sen. Dave McCormick called for doubling funding for the National Institutes of Health.
TikTok accused by NY of running secret safety tests on teens
New York Attorney General Letitia James has added new allegations to a child safety lawsuit against TikTok Inc., accusing the platform of running secret experiments on teen users. The new
Family behavioral health services center relocated in New Haven
The Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center's Child and Family Guidance Program has relocated to the Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology's (ConnCAT) new building.
Arkansas Children’s Northwest completes major expansion
Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale completed an $82.7 million expansion, adding 15 inpatient beds and 50,000 square feet of new space, and renovating 23,000 square feet. On Wednesday (Oct. 7),...
Skyler Gisondo knows he's having (another) viral moment right now
An old red carpet photo of the actor is the gift that keeps on giving, this time becoming a vehicle for childhood nostalgia.
Emery Theater earns awards for historic preservation
The Emery Theater earned five awards after its recent renovations, which transformed the landmark into a permanent home for The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati.
For Markie Martin, the State Fair of Texas Feels Like Home
The Dallas native and NewsNation anchor reflects on Big Tex, family traditions, and bringing her own children to the State Fair for the first time.
Mia Goth files to divorce Shia LaBeouf after almost 10 years
Mia Goth files to divorce Shia LaBeouf after almost a decade of marriage. The estranged spouses share one child and separated last summer, according to court documents.