Tag: Children’s Health
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When Hope Is The Only Medicine: A Gaza Family’s Battle to Evacuate Their Sickest Child
A Family’s Long Wait for Urgent Care In Khan Younis, Gaza, a family waited for days that stretched into weeks, hoping for a medical evacuation that would take their six-month-old daughter Habiba to a facility capable of delivering the care she needed. After more than 40 days at Nasser hospital, a lifeline finally appeared when…
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Gaza Medical Evacuations: Families Push for Safe Transfers
In the wait for life-saving care In Gaza’s crowded hospitals, the clock ticks relentlessly as families await medical evacuations that can mean the difference between life and death. For Hani Mohammad Abu Zarqa and his wife, the call they prayed for finally came after more than 40 days at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. Their…
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Record breaker launches charity to support children left alone in hospital
Introducing Ward Buddies: A new lifeline for hospitalized children Jamie McDonald, the endurance record holder better known as Adventureman, has taken on a powerful mission off the track. At 39, he is channeling his public profile and personal experience into Ward Buddies, a charity dedicated to preventing emotional abandonment for children in hospitals. The initiative…
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Asbestos in kids’ magic sand: what parents need to know and do next
What happened and why it matters Parental instincts kick in when a product meant for play raises serious health concerns. Reports of asbestos in certain kids’ magic sand or similar sensory toys have prompted warnings from health authorities and a wave of questions from worried families. Asbestos exposure, even at low levels, is a serious…
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Sparky: Breathing-Exercise Game for Kids by LungGames
Introducing Sparky: A playful approach to pediatric breathing health LungGames, the Toronto-based innovator in breathing-powered interactive gaming, unveils Sparky™, a video game designed to teach preschool and young children the breathing exercises needed for healthy lungs. By turning respiratory practice into an engaging quest, Sparky aims to make lung health more accessible to families and…
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Measles Outbreaks Rise Across the U.S. as Vaccination Falls
Measles cases climb nationwide as outbreaks spread Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, continues to spread across the United States even as one major outbreak in Texas is declared over. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,563 cases this year, the highest annual total in more than three decades. Public…
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Obesity in Quebec: A Public Health Wake-Up Call
Understanding the Rise of Obesity in Quebec Recent data from Statistics Canada show a concerning trend in Quebec: 68% of adults aged 18 to 79 were in the overweight or obese range (based on BMI) for the 2022–2024 period. Nearly one in three Quebecers is considered obese, a record that highlights the long-term consequences of…
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Medicine for Kids: Why They Taste Bitter and How Parents Can Help
Why Medicines Taste Bitter for Kids As the leaves change and temperatures dip, many families face the reality that illness and fever may require medicine for children. The bitter taste isn’t a sign of danger or disrespect for the medicine; it’s a natural outcome of chemistry. Most active ingredients come from plants or marine sources…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air May Curb Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight through cleaner air Protecting kids’ eyesight is becoming as much about air quality as it is about school screenings and near-work habits. A growing body of research suggests that reducing air pollution could improve vision health in children and play a meaningful role in tackling the global rise in myopia. While the…
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Free Chickenpox Vaccine Now Available for Children
Introduction to the Free Chickenpox Vaccine The Health Service Executive (HSE) of Ireland has made a significant announcement: the chickenpox vaccine will now be offered free of charge to all children born on or after 1 October of the previous year. This initiative aims to protect young children and improve public health by incorporating the…