# children's health (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover children's health. Page: Feed: --- ## [At least 1 in 4 NFL players develop CTE — and that's likely an undercount, new study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/nfl-football-brain-disease-cte-concussions-study-research/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, according to new research involving brain autopsies. The neurodegenerative disease can cause emotional instability, behavior changes and degenerative dementia. ## [Pennsylvania confirms 2 measles deaths — its first in 35 years](https://www.phillyvoice.com/measles-deaths-outbreak-pennsylvania/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Pennsylvania health officials said two Lancaster County residents have died from measles, marking the first deaths from the virus in Pennsylvania in 35 years. ## [More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work](https://www.phillyvoice.com/protein-fortified-foods-muscle-exercise-resistance-training/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-25 · Linda M. Boland, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Protein supports muscle maintenance, growth, injury repair and recovery, fullness and weight regulation, and healthy aging. But the marketing of protein-fortified food products is not a shortcut to a quality diet that provides a complete source of amino acids from nutritious foods. ## [How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cancer-drugs-fda-approved-dosages/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-23 · Arthur Allen, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - Health_ There is a push for extra studies to help identify the right dosage for an array of cancer drugs. Some evidence suggests that taking smaller doses of some cancer drugs, or remaining on them for shorter periods, could save billions of dollars and prevent some of the worst side effects. ## [Kennedy's quiet hunt for autism culprits stalls as Trump orders baseless changes to childhood shots](https://www.phillyvoice.com/autism-cause-robert-kennedy-donald-trump-vaccines/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-22 · Amanda Seitz and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his close, anti-vaccine allies have blown past a deadline to turn up definitive answers about autism's cause in a multimillion-dollar research mission shrouded in secrecy, leaving President Donald Trump to recycle debunked notions as he publicly assaults vaccines. ## [Sal Paolantonio prides himself on living healthy, and offers a playbook for other men to follow](https://www.phillyvoice.com/sal-paolantonio-espn-healthy-lifestyle-mens-health/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-21 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Longtime ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio has made a career of covering the NFL. But there's much more to him than sports. His lifestyle offers inspiration for men to adopt similar healthy habits. ## [New dementia study reiterates the physical activity paradox — that not all exercise is beneficial](https://www.phillyvoice.com/physical-activity-paradox-dementia-work-leisure-exercise/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Physical activity on the job may actually increase dementia risk, a new study finds. It reiterates the physical activity paradox, the idea that not all exercise is beneficial. ## [New study challenges notion that marijuana is not addictive](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cannabis-marijuana-addiction-thc-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A new study challenges the idea that marijuana is not addictive, finding the number of Americans with cannabis use disorder increased from 15.3 million in 2021 to 19.4 million in 2024. ## [QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Alcohol-Induced Death Rates Among Adults Aged ≥45 Years, by Sex - United States, 2014-2024](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766285) _2026-08-20 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes age-adjusted alcohol-induced death rates in the United States during 2014-2024. ## [Notes from the Field: Dengue Outbreak - Naoero, 2025](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766284) _2026-08-20 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes dengue cases reported in Naoero during 2025. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/naHqshRhhb10) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Monkeypox Virus Surveillance - United States, 2024-2025](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766283) _2026-08-20 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes cases of monkeypox virus infection reported during 2024-2025. ## [Is it better to use an electric or manual toothbrush? It depends on these factors](https://www.phillyvoice.com/how-to-choose-electric-regular-toothbrushes/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-20 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ Are electric toothbrushes vastly superior to manual ones? Not necessarily, a Temple University dentist says. Here's how to choose the right brush for you. ## [Car crash deaths spike on days that big albums are released, study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/traffic-deaths-new-music-releases-distracted-driving-study/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-19 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ Traffic fatalities are more common on days that new albums from megastars are released, a new study finds. Researcher suspect this increase is due to drivers being distracted by their attempts to play new music from their phones. ## [Lindsay Clancy trial puts focus on postpartum psychosis; here's how it differs from depression](https://www.phillyvoice.com/lindsay-clancy-postpartum-psychosis-symptoms-treatment/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ The Lindsay Clancy trial has put focus on postpartum psychosis, a rare mental health disorder that causes hallucinations and mania and can put people's lives in danger. ## [Low-impact exercise can deliver big health benefits while being easier on your joints](https://www.phillyvoice.com/low-impact-exercise-health-benefits-059991/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Peter Key, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross · PhillyVoice - Health_ Running isn't the only way to get a good workout. In fact, some of the best forms of exercise put very little stress on your joints. Low-impact exercise offers many of the same health benefits as higher-impact workouts while being gentler on your knees, hips, and ankles. That makes it a good choice for people who are new to exercise, recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or simply… ## [Childhood vaccine exemptions rose to record high last school year, CDC says](https://www.phillyvoice.com/childhood-vaccination-exemptions-increase-measles/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-18 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ Childhood vaccination exemptions reached a record high during the 2025-2026 school year, a new CDC report says. Of children entering kindergarten, 4.2% had at least one exemption, up from 3.6% the previous school year. ## [Waking up to a mind filled with worries? A 'brain dump' may help ease that stress](https://www.phillyvoice.com/brain-dump-journaling-mental-health/?utm_source=health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-17 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Health_ A 'brain dump' is a type of therapeutic journaling that involves writing down thoughts and worries for a specific amount of time in an effort to alleviate anxiety and stress. Here's how to do it. ## [Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support — here's how to keep kids safe](https://www.phillyvoice.com/ai-chatbots-teen-safety-emotional-support-parenting-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-16 · Phoebe S. Moore, UMass Chan Medical School; Megan Kelly, UMass Chan Medical School, and Yael Dvir, UMass Chan Medical School · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Many teens are turning to AI chatbots for companionship, emotional support and mental health advice. Because teens are still forming their sense of self and often craving social validation, they may be prone to experiencing these simulated relationships as real. Here are tips to help parents set boundaries for safe use. ## [Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself](https://www.phillyvoice.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-infections-prevention-tips/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-15 · Bill Sullivan, Indiana University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. Here’s why health officials are so concerned about this deadly infection – and ways to avoid contracting it. ## [Notes from the Field: Potential Infant HIV Exposure from Donated Breast Milk Received Through Social Media - Santa Clara County, California, May 2025-January 2026](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766232) _2026-08-13 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes a possible HIV exposure from donated breast milk received through social media. ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Y1YZkWu6nwz) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Southward Expansion of Ixodes scapularis (Blacklegged) Tick Pathogens - Western North Carolina, November 2024-August 2025](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766231) _2026-08-13 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes identification of blacklegged ticks during community-based tick surveillance at a residential property in North Carolina. ## [Who's serving felony murder sentences in Pennsylvania prisons?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pennsylvania-second-degree-murder-sentences-supreme-court/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-10 · by Whitney Downard and Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in March that mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder were unconstitutional, giving lawmakers 120 days to act. Here's a look at the people who are serving these sentences. ## [Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/mental-health-outdoors-nature-work-day/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-09 · Todd Lookingbill, University of Richmond · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Even brief, routine interactions with green space can reduce stress, improve mood and promote overall well-being. Here's how to spend more time outdoors during the work day. ## [Kennedy, Oz contend fraud crackdown, not skyrocketing prices, led millions to leave Obamacare](https://www.phillyvoice.com/affordable-care-act-enrollment-fraud-kennedy-oz-premium-costs/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-08 · Julie Appleby, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ The Trump administration says fraud control efforts led to the sharp drop in Affordable Care Act enrollments, but policy experts dispute that claim, suggesting the rise in premiums caused millions of Americans to lose health insurance. ## [National health observances like Wellness Month are no silver bullet, but they can help boost men's health](https://www.phillyvoice.com/national-health-observances-campaigns-effectiveness/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Louis Bezich · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ National health observances are dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. Research shows they rarely trigger long-term behavioral changes, but they boost online activity, educate the public on medical conditions, and reduce stigmas on misunderstood conditions such as mental health disorders. ## [Pa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions](https://www.phillyvoice.com/political-contributions-corporations-restrictions-pennsylvania-legislation/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-07 · Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Democrats in the Pennsylvania House are pushing legislation that would restrict corporations from contributing to political campaigns in Pennsylvania, saying companies have been able to corporations to pour unlimited funds and resources into political efforts since a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. ## [Trends in Emergency Department Visits Involving Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Identified Using a New Diagnosis Code - United States, January 2023-May 2026](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766162) _2026-08-06 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes emergency department visits involving cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) after implementing a CHS diagnosis code. ## [Poisoning Deaths in a Workshop for Ceremonial Papermaking - China, May 2025](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766161) _2026-08-06 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes four poisoning deaths at an unlicensed ceremonial papermaking workshop in China. ## [Pediatricians and health departments sidestep Trump’s CDC on vaccine guidance](https://www.phillyvoice.com/pediatricians-and-health-departments-sidestep-trumps-cdc-on-vaccine-guidance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-06 · By Karen Brown, New England Public Media · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ This rupture of scientific trust in the CDC has put many pediatricians in a bind, as they no longer turn to the country’s preeminent public health agency and instead search for ways to fill the information gap. ## [Fauci is a Useful Idiot and Fall Guy for the System he fronted](https://madhavasetty.substack.com/p/fauci-is-a-useful-idiot-and-fall) _2026-08-02 · Madhava Setty, MD · An Insult to Intuition_ Anthony Fauci refused to answer direct questions citing his rights under the Fifth Amendment 111 times last week. What does this mean? ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wxpD1DPDJQs1) _2026-08-02 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Should you wash your prewashed lettuce during the cyclospora outbreak?](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-outbreak-wash-prewashed-lettuce/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-02 · Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ A few sensible food safety practices can help people significantly reduce their risk of getting sick during the cyclospora outbreak. Prewashed lettuce should be washed, but a better option is buying a head of lettuce, ripping off the outside leaves and washing the rest of it. ## [Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead](https://www.phillyvoice.com/cyclospora-foodborne-outbreaks-prevention-cdc-surveillance/?utm_source=john-kopp&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-08-01 · Kate Wells and Stephanie Armour, KFF Health News · PhillyVoice - John Kopp_ Food safety experts say federal cuts have made it harder to detect and stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, such as the recent outbreaks of cyclospora. They fear the next pathogen will be more deadly. ## [Moral Injury and Self-Blame in Coercive Control: Research on Existential and Identity-Based Harm](https://drelizabethdalgarno.substack.com/p/moral-injury-and-self-blame-in-coercive) _2026-08-01 · Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno · Still Not Safe: Dr Dalgarno on Post-Separation Abuse ©_ Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno is a lecturer and researcher in women and children’s health and justice at the University of Manchester, UK, and the founder and director of the global SHERA Research Group. She is a world-leading academic expert in her core area of research - how coercive control and post-separation abuse, especially in the family courts, impacts women and children. ## [Effect of Diagnostic Test Type on Detection of Salmonella Infections - Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 2004-2024](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766111) _2026-07-30 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ## [West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases - United States, 2024](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766110) _2026-07-30 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ## [Public schools often lack sufficient support for students with concussions, report says](https://www.phillyvoice.com/schools-concussion-policies-students/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-07-29 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ Many public schools lack sufficient concussion policies, a new report says. Of the schools that reported having policies, most did not provide staff training. ## [Surveillance Summaries: Active Surveillance for Invasive Mold Disease - Four Hospitals, Atlanta, Georgia, 2020-2024](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=342778&c=766089) _2026-07-28 · Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)_ This report describes 968 potential cases of invasive mold disease across four Georgia hospitals. ## [The Tide is Turning against the Deep State. 9/11 Truth is the key.](https://madhavasetty.substack.com/p/the-tide-is-turning-against-the-deep) _2026-07-27 · Madhava Setty, MD · An Insult to Intuition_ There is no event that exposes the Deep State and their key operative, Legacy Media, like 9/11. ## [Family Courts and Children’s Health: The Hidden Public Health Emergency](https://drelizabethdalgarno.substack.com/p/family-courts-and-childrens-health) _2026-07-24 · Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno · Still Not Safe: Dr Dalgarno on Post-Separation Abuse ©_ Why our first-of-its-kind research shows that family justice systems must be recognised as a determinant of child health and a looming public health crisis. ## [Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination - Worldwide, 2012-2024](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132599&c=766073) _2026-07-23 · MMWR (Journal)_ This report describes progress towards worldwide rubella elimination during 2012-2024. ## [Notes from the Field: Misidentification of a Specimen as Neisseria meningitidis During a University Classroom Laboratory Exercise - Utah, 2025](https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132599&c=766074) _2026-07-23 · MMWR (Journal)_ This report describes a suspected exposure to Neisseria meningitidis during a university laboratory exercise. ## [October 7th WAS another False Flag. James Corbett brings the Receipts](https://madhavasetty.substack.com/p/october-7th-was-another-false-flag) _2026-07-22 · Madhava Setty, MD · An Insult to Intuition_ James assembles the best evidence and reasoning in the short video linked below. ## [Wildfire smoke and pregnancy: what the science tells us and why it matters right now](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/07/22/wildfire-smoke-and-pregnancy-what-the-science-tells-us-and-why-it-matters-right-now/) _2026-07-22 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ As massive wildfires send smoke billowing across the mid-Atlantic, northeastern United States, and Midwest, many people are focused on the immediate effects of breathing smoky air: burning eyes, irritated throats, and worsening asthma. But for pregnant women, the risks may run deeper and last longer than the smoke itself. Wildfires are no longer just a … Continue reading Wildfire smoke and… ## [Nearly all teens want to learn how to drive. But barriers prevent many from doing so, CHOP study finds](https://www.phillyvoice.com/teens-drivers-license-barriers-chop-study/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-07-16 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ A gap exists between the number of teens who want to learn to drive and the number who actually secure a driver's license, CHOP researchers found. The gap is especially prevalent among older teens in lower-opportunity neighborhoods. ## [It's clear to Donald Trump Jr. that Tyler Robinson will be found guilty. Why?](https://madhavasetty.substack.com/p/why-does-donald-trump-jr-believe) _2026-07-09 · Madhava Setty, MD · An Insult to Intuition_ The long history of Deep State deception doesn't bode well for lone gunmen ## [Why social conditions must be part of environmental health risk](https://prheucsf.blog/2026/07/07/why-social-conditions-must-be-part-of-environmental-health-risk/) _2026-07-07 · PRHE · Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment_ When we talk about the health risks of toxic chemical exposure, we tend to focus on the chemicals themselves — how much, how long, how often. But the research my colleagues and I published recently in Journal Of Exposure Science And Environmental Epidemiology argues that this picture is incomplete in ways that matter enormously, especially for … Continue reading Why social conditions must be part… ## [Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices](https://www.phillyvoice.com/parenting-tips-child-safety-empowerment-decisions/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-07-05 · David C. Schwebel, University of Iowa · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ Here are some research-backed approaches that adults can adopt to work toward creating a family culture of safety – thereby guiding children to make safer choices as they grow. ## ["Why Didn't You Protect Me?": When Children Blame Protective Mothers](https://drelizabethdalgarno.substack.com/p/why-didnt-you-protect-me-when-children) _2026-07-02 · Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno · Still Not Safe: Dr Dalgarno on Post-Separation Abuse ©_ Dr Elizabeth Dalgarno is a lecturer and researcher in women and children’s health and justice at the University of Manchester, UK, and the founder and director of the global SHERA Research Group. She is a world-leading academic expert in her core area of research - how coercive control and post-separation abuse, especially in the family courts, impacts women and children. ## [How to avoid heat-related illnesses during extreme temperatures](https://www.phillyvoice.com/heat-safety-tips-stroke-dehydration/?utm_source=childrens-health&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site) _2026-07-01 · Courtenay Harris Bond · PhillyVoice - Children's Health_ Extreme temperatures put people at risk of heat stroke — a serious medical issue, health experts say. Older adults and babies are particularly at risk. Here are tips to prevent it. ## ["Empathy is an Evolutionary Advantage" -Steven Spielberg](https://madhavasetty.substack.com/p/empathy-is-an-evolutionary-advantage) _2026-06-29 · Madhava Setty, MD · An Insult to Intuition_ His newest movie, "Disclosure Day", conveys an important message for all of us.