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Baden-Württemberg just made outdoor swimming pools, playgrounds, and public transit stops smoke-free zones to protect children and families. The sweeping new law marks one of Germany's strongest moves yet to create healthier public spaces for everyone.
A young boy who battled a brain tumor and severe epilepsy just signed his first professional soccer contract. Grayson O'Barr will take the field with Louisville City FC this Saturday in a partnership that celebrates his incredible comeback.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
China just approved two new forms of a life-saving antifungal drug for children as young as one year old. This is the first medication of its kind to treat both major invasive fungal diseases across all ages.
Scientists just discovered that a famous 20-year-old finding about ADHD brains was actually measuring something else entirely. The good news? This breakthrough shows how modern research tools are helping us understand conditions like ADHD more accurately than ever before.
When economic collapse threatened Malaysia's vaccine program in 1997, one director chose children over prestige, declaring "we don't need a twin tower." That decision saved thousands of lives and made Malaysia the first Asian nation to eliminate a silent killer.
A Nebraska hospital is making sure local kids can ride bikes without risking brain injuries. For three years running, they've fitted hundreds of children with proper helmets at a price any family can afford.
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New research shows simple changes in how parents talk about food and bodies can protect children from developing eating disorders. Experts share practical ways to model confidence without perfection.
Queensland has expanded its free nasal spray flu vaccine program to cover all children ages 6 to 17, making it easier for families to protect their kids without needles. The move comes as officials rush to use expiring vaccine stocks before winter arrives.
Australia's leading children's research institute just secured $5 million in federal funding to prevent childhood diseases. The announcement came during the institute's 40th anniversary celebration, alongside news of a $200 million endowment fund.
After being born with a life-threatening intestinal blockage and spending her first years on IV nutrition, 8-year-old Taelynn Rotan from Rochester is now eating normally, doing gymnastics, and dreaming of becoming a doctor. Her recovery has doctors calling her a "miracle child."
Scientists at Brunel University and UCL have developed a stem cell treatment that could prevent Friedreich's ataxia before symptoms appear. In mice, the therapy restored near-normal protein levels and improved movement, offering hope for children facing this devastating condition.
Brown University researchers created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for a devastating childhood disease that causes paralysis and has no cure. The tiny nematodes offer a fast, affordable way to test thousands of potential drugs for alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
A Missouri car dealership just handed over nearly $28,000 to help families with sick children stay together during medical crises. For 12 years running, Frank Fletcher Subaru has made the Ronald McDonald House its charity of choice.
Over 57,000 children in Rajshahi got their measles-rubella shots in a three-week campaign that beat its target. The success story shows what's possible when communities rally around protecting their youngest members.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released new guidance urging schools to protect recess time after up to 40% of districts have cut or eliminated it. The recommendation comes as doctors say those playground breaks are essential for kids' health, learning, and behavior.
A foundation born from tragedy has transformed into a beacon of hope, funding over 117 life-saving heart surgeries for Ghanaian children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after the stadium disaster that sparked its creation.
Rajshahi City Corporation vaccinated 104% of its target goal for measles and rubella, protecting over 57,000 children in just three weeks. The success story shows what's possible when communities rally around children's health.
A foundation born from tragedy has transformed its mission into hope, funding life-saving heart surgeries for 117 children. The May 9 Foundation continues expanding its reach 25 years after Ghana's deadliest football disaster.
A brief magnetic pulse treatment helped autistic children with intellectual disabilities improve their communication skills in just five days. The gains lasted at least a month with no serious side effects.
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