Children's Health News & Updates
- Children’s BMI Dropped After School Meals Became Healthier
February 13, 2023 — The body mass index of school children dropped after the Health, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 improved nutrition standards for school breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, a new study says.
- IVF-Conceived Children Show Strong Developmental Performance
February 7, 2023 — Some previous researchers linked conception via IVF to an increased risk of congenital abnormalities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability.
- Surgeon General Says 13-Year-Olds Shouldn't Be on Social Media
January 30, 2023 — The U.S. Surgeon General says 13 years old is too young to begin using social media.
- FDA Asks Manufacturers to Reduce Lead In Baby Foods
January 25, 2023 — The FDA is asking baby food manufacturers to reduce the amount of lead in products by 25%.
- What Gave This Little Boy Lead Poisoning?
September 6, 2017 — At 16 months, Austin Poteet was diagnosed with lead poisoning. The state of Georgia's slow response may have put others at risk.
- There’s Lead in That?!
September 6, 2017 — Lead still exists in many common household items such as costume jewelry, toys, furniture and clothes. How worried should you be?
- Her Home Showed High Lead. She Wasn't Told
June 12, 2017 — Laura had her water tested for lead. She got the results almost two years later.
- Lax Oversight Weakens Lead Testing of Water
June 12, 2017 — This story examines how water utilities in Georgia test for lead in water.
- Looking for Georgia's Lead Service Lines
June 12, 2017 — Many water utilities, including in Georgia, have lost track of where they have lead service lines.