Children & Family Health Stories
11-Month-Old Dies After Choking on Unravelled Balloon Animal Just Days Before First Birthday
An 11-month-old Wisconsin boy died after biting a balloon animal at a Halloween-season event. His mother is urging parents to take balloon choking hazards seriously. 
'Heartbreaking Tragedy': Mother Arrested After 8-Month-Old Infant Drowns in Unattended Bathtub
A Virginia mother has been arrested after investigators said her eight-month-old infant drowned in an unattended bathtub, with authorities filing homicide and child endangerment charges. 
What Happens Inside Breast Milk? Scientists Uncover Surprising Secrets That Could Shape Infant Health
Scientists uncover how living cells in breast milk use nutrients and may contribute to infant protection, offering new insights into maternal and infant health. 
Ms Rachel Brands Police Incident Involving 3-Year-Old Soccer Prodigy 'Traumatising' as Mother Says He's 'Afraid To Go Back'
Children's entertainer Ms Rachel condemned a dispute at a Florida youth football match involving three-year-old Nevada, whose mother said he became afraid to return after police attended the game. 
Sydney Sweeney's Cindy Lou Who Ad Sparks Backlash Over Sexualisation and Children's Media
Sydney Sweeney's festive lingerie campaign prompted debate over childhood nostalgia, sexualised advertising and the potential effects of appearance-focused media on young people's body image and wellbeing. 
Ireland's New Ad Urges Grandparents To Ask Before Hugging Children, Can Forced Affection Affect Wellbeing?
Ireland's controversial consent advert has reignited debate over forced hugs. Could pressuring children to show affection affect their emotional well-being? 
Toxic Paint Used To Make Children's Food Look More Colourful as China Hands Kindergarten Owner Life Sentence
A Chinese court has sentenced a kindergarten operator to life in prison after toxic paint was added to food, causing abnormal blood lead levels in 247 children. 
States Accuse AI Chatbot of Harming Children as Debate Over Teenagers' Online Safety Intensifies
At least eight US states have sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT poses safety risks to children and teenagers, while the company says it is improving protections for vulnerable users. 
9-Year-Old Suffers Burns to 70% of His Body After Attempting Dangerous Social Media Challenge
A 9-year-old boy suffered burns to over 70% of his body in a dangerous social media challenge, prompting an urgent warning from New Orleans officials. 
Pregnant Women's Exposure to 'Safer' Plastic Chemical Linked To Smaller Newborns
A study of 6,617 US pregnancies found that higher prenatal exposure to the plasticiser DINCH was associated with slightly lower birth weight, though causation remains unproven. 
Teen Girls Overtook Boys in Vaping in 2021 and the Gap Persisted Through 2024
A decade-long study found US teenage girls overtook boys in regular e-cigarette use in 2021, with vaping rates among older girls reaching 7.8% in 2024. 
Tucker Carlson Claims Bestiality Videos Can Make Horses 'Attractive', Raising Sexual Desensitisation Concerns
A circulating clip appears to show Tucker Carlson discussing pornography and sexual arousal, but the quote is absent from the supplied transcript and research offers mixed evidence. 
Sydney Sweeney Ad Under Fire as Dodgers Star Slams 'Soft Porn' MLB Ads: 'My Son Wants To Watch Baseball'
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call has urged MLB and US broadcasters to remove sexualised adverts from playoff coverage, saying parents should not face them while watching with children. 
DWTS Star Gleb Savchenko Claims Ex-Wife Gave Teen Daughter Weight-Loss Medication Without Medical Oversight
Court documents show Gleb Savchenko has accused Elena Samodanova of giving their teenage daughter weight-loss medication without medical supervision. 
Sam Bailey's Son Rushed to A&E After 'Massive Seizure' as Family Seek Answers Over Epilepsy Medication
X Factor winner Sam Bailey says her 17-year-old son Tommy was taken to hospital after a second seizure in five weeks, despite taking epilepsy medication. Tests were clear.