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Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
Shifting Pediatric Respiratory Infections in Canada: Walking Pneumonia Decline, Flu and RSV Rise
A surge in Canadian children's walking pneumonia cases (163 in 2024 vs. 11 in 2023) is subsiding, replaced by rising influenza and RSV infections; doctors urge flu vaccinations and note a new RSV vaccine for infants.
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20% Bias Score
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary maximum lead limits for various baby foods, aiming to reduce children's exposure by 20-30%, following a 2023-2024 incident where lead-tainted apple cinnamon puree sickened over 560 children; however, critics argue the limits are insufficient and don't cover all products.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary maximum lead limits for various baby foods, aiming to reduce children's exposure by 20-30%, following a 2023-2024 incident where lead-tainted apple cinnamon puree sickened over 560 children; however, critics argue the limits are insufficient and don't cover all products.
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32% Bias Score
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
France Updates Children's Health Booklet with Mandatory 6-Year Check-up
France introduces a revised children's health booklet on January 1st, 2024, mandating a 6-year check-up, including advice on screen time, healthy eating, and neurodevelopmental disorder detection, with digital integration planned by 2026.
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24% Bias Score
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
Resurgence of Scurvy in French Children Linked to Post-Pandemic Food Insecurity
A study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning resurgence of scurvy in France, particularly among children, with 888 cases detected between 2015 and 2023; this increase is strongly linked to post-pandemic food insecurity and inflation, impacting access to vitamin C-rich foods.
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20% Bias Score
Resurgence of Childhood Scurvy in France Linked to Post-Pandemic Poverty
A study in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals an alarming 35% increase in French children hospitalized for scurvy since the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 888 cases between 2015 and 2023, strongly correlating with rising food prices and socioeconomic inequalities.
Resurgence of Childhood Scurvy in France Linked to Post-Pandemic Poverty
A study in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe reveals an alarming 35% increase in French children hospitalized for scurvy since the COVID-19 pandemic, totaling 888 cases between 2015 and 2023, strongly correlating with rising food prices and socioeconomic inequalities.
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24% Bias Score
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
Three Children Receive Life-Changing Bionic Arms Thanks to Collaborative Christmas Campaign
Three children with limb differences received bionic arms this Christmas thanks to the collaborative fundraising efforts of their families and The Big Hero 3 campaign, which raised over $50,000 to provide them with the world's most affordable advanced multi-grip prosthetic arms.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
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44% Bias Score
Funding Cut Jeopardizes Children's Long COVID Care in Netherlands
The Dutch government's rejection of €21 million for researching children's long COVID treatments threatens the 2025 opening of specialized clinics and delays effective care for an estimated 40,000 affected children, with thousands already severely impacted.
Funding Cut Jeopardizes Children's Long COVID Care in Netherlands
The Dutch government's rejection of €21 million for researching children's long COVID treatments threatens the 2025 opening of specialized clinics and delays effective care for an estimated 40,000 affected children, with thousands already severely impacted.
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52% Bias Score
France Updates Children's Health Record Book with 20 Mandatory Checks and Digitalization
France's updated children's health record book details 20 mandatory health checks, adds a 6-year-old exam with vaccinations, and includes advice on nutrition, screen time, physical activity, and adolescent mental health, with digitalization planned by 2026.
France Updates Children's Health Record Book with 20 Mandatory Checks and Digitalization
France's updated children's health record book details 20 mandatory health checks, adds a 6-year-old exam with vaccinations, and includes advice on nutrition, screen time, physical activity, and adolescent mental health, with digitalization planned by 2026.
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12% Bias Score
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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64% Bias Score
Children's Heart Health Declines at Age 10, Increasing Adult Disease Risk
Research reveals that children's heart health begins deteriorating around age 10 due to poor lifestyle choices, increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes as adults; the study involved over 1,500 children aged 3-16 in Massachusetts.
Children's Heart Health Declines at Age 10, Increasing Adult Disease Risk
Research reveals that children's heart health begins deteriorating around age 10 due to poor lifestyle choices, increasing their risk of heart attacks and strokes as adults; the study involved over 1,500 children aged 3-16 in Massachusetts.
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44% Bias Score
Teen Sues Food Giants for Allegedly Causing Type 2 Diabetes
A Pennsylvania teenager is suing major food corporations—Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—for allegedly causing his type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease through processed foods containing addictive substances and targeted marketing towards children, a lawsuit that coinc...
Teen Sues Food Giants for Allegedly Causing Type 2 Diabetes
A Pennsylvania teenager is suing major food corporations—Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo—for allegedly causing his type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease through processed foods containing addictive substances and targeted marketing towards children, a lawsuit that coinc...
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48% Bias Score
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