American Academy of Pediatrics
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- 2026-05-11 research_milestone The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance on the importance of recess for children's development. source
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COVID-19 cases rise in US; updated vaccine expected this fall
COVID-19 cases are increasing across the United States, though overall respiratory illness remains low due to widespread immunity. An updated vaccine targeting the JN.1-lineage XFG variant is expected in early fall and …
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Trump administration cuts Medicaid funds for transgender youth care
The Trump administration has finalized a rule to eliminate federal Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and surgeries. This policy, set to take e…
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AI in Philippines shifts to reasoning automation; Sophos integrates OpenAI
AI in the Philippines is evolving from automating routine tasks to automating human reasoning, according to an official from the American Academy of Pediatrics. This advancement is facilitated by accessible cloud tools,…
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Back-to-school: Experts advise on managing heavy student backpacks
As back-to-school shopping commences, parents are advised to consider the weight of their children's backpacks, which can be burdened by an increasing number of digital devices alongside traditional school supplies. Exp…
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Newborn Vitamin K Shot Refusals Double in US Amidst Declining Trust
Parental refusal of vitamin K injections for newborns has nearly doubled in the U.S. since 2017, rising from 2.9% to 5.1% in 2024. This trend, partly fueled by a broader distrust in medical institutions and the bundling…
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AI assistant BabyMind launched for infant development tracking with safety alerts
A new AI assistant called BabyMind has been developed to help parents track their infant's development from 0-36 months. It cross-references user queries with established milestones from the WHO and the American Academy…
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Parents urged to actively monitor children's gaming habits, not use as 'digital nanny'
A growing body of research indicates that using video games and other digital media as a primary means of childcare can have negative developmental consequences for children. While games offer cognitive and social benef…
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy decisions face scrutiny and legal challenges
U.S. vaccine policy is at a critical juncture, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decisions poised to shape public trust in vaccines for years. His administration has faced significant political backlash and …
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Apple adds image filtering and new approval requests to parental controls
Apple is enhancing its parental controls with new features aimed at protecting children online. The company is introducing automatic image filtering to censor potentially inappropriate content, including adult material,…
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FDA eases vape, tanning bed rules amid MAHA administration shift
The FDA has eased restrictions on certain vaping products and is reconsidering a ban on minors using tanning beds, signaling a shift in priorities under the MAHA administration. These changes risk undermining efforts to…
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Pediatricians urge schools to protect recess for child development
Pediatricians are urging American schools to protect recess time, emphasizing its critical role in children's physical, mental, and academic well-being. The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance, highl…