children's health

This year, 11 children have died in hot cars across several U.S. states, including one in Florida. Experts encourage parents and caregivers to establish routines to avoid further tragedies.

Their insurance didn’t cover the immunizations for their children, and the cost of the vaccine was more than five times what health officials say it goes for in the private sector.

School districts will be mandated under new law to provide low-cost electrocardiograms to student-athletes in Grades 9-12. The tests can detect deadly heart conditions.

According to the CDC, heat-related deaths in the U.S. doubled from 1999 to 2023, with 21,518 deaths recorded during that period.

As state officials anticipate Medicaid cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children.

Identifying these molecules could be a key step to understanding the impact of the foods that make up nearly 60% of the American diet.

The rate of pediatric deaths in Florida is 0.6 per 100,000 population, more than in 2020-21, when it was 0.3 per 100,000. The state also reports the child vaccination rate is lower than the same point last year.

The active TB case was reported at Dillard High School. Broward County health officials did not say whether the infected person was a student, teacher or administrator.

A panel of experts say the best beverages for children are tap water, plain pasteurized cow’s milk and, in limited amounts, 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Of course, they may not jump for joy at this news.

A school shooting like the one at FSU last week has another unintended consequence: desensitization to tragedy.