The color of your child’s swimsuit could impact their safety at a swimming pool or the beach. That’s according to water safety experts who hav…
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Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily tighten standards after dramatic rise in childhood ER visits
(CNN) — Makers of melatonin supplements have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent packaging and improve cautionary language on l…
New York City is suing a handful of social media networks, alleging their platforms’ designs exploit young users’ mental health and cost the c…
A Minnesota mother is sounding the alarm after cinnamon applesauce gave her toddler dangerously high levels of lead.
Each year, thousands of Wisconsin children get lead poisoning, which can cause irreversible brain damage, according to the DHS.
Kid's mental health in Wisconsin is not only on the decline, but may be at a new all-time low. That's according to a new report just out Friday.
Wisconsin is among 35 states with plans to launch the U.S. Department of Agriculture's new summer grocery benefits program for kids.
MADISON (WKOW) - A change in federal law is affecting kids' health insurance in Wisconsin.
“It is with great sadness that DHS reports the first death of a child from RSV in Wisconsin this season,” said DHS Respiratory Diseases Epidem…
As you pick out the perfect present for your child, health experts are reminding parents to keep some basic toy safety tips in mind.
Having a new baby in the house leads to many unknowns. But technology is aiming to make those first few months easier for parents.
Limiting your child's candy this Halloween might be more of a trick than a treat, experts say.
Area high school and middle schoolers got the chance to learn more about mental health, addiction and healthy behaviors in Altoona on Thursday.
A recently introduced bill aims to lower the age of consent for vaccinations in Wisconsin.
As vaping continues to be a growing problem among teenagers and pre-teens, public health officials are giving parents recommendations on how t…
Many kids are going to be up sooner in the coming weeks as school begins, and according to the Eau Claire Family Resource Center, now is the b…
As families prepare to send their kids back to school, local health officials say to start preparing now for the illnesses that come with the …
With school just around the corner, what do you need to know about immunizations going into this school year?
Some of the worst waitlists in Wisconsin have prevented Eau Claire parents from using a children's support program. However, the Eau Claire Co…
As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, it's important to consider how the change can affect their child's mental health.
If you knit or crochet, local hospital officials need your skills and your help to raise awareness to protect their smallest patients.
Last week, the North Start State officially legalized recreational marijuana. The move is prompting discussions on both sides of the river ove…
The first day of school will be here before you know it and health experts say it’s time to think about getting your kids vaccinated.
Local health officials hope it can change the game for vulnerable people.
Roll the dice, land on Pennsylvania Avenue and count your money to see if you have enough to buy that property.
Wisconsin is one of the worst states in the country for Black infant health, ranking second behind only Kansas for its infant mortality rate.
Wednesday is Mational Asking Saves Kids day, or ASK day, where parents and caregivers are encouraged to ask questions about whether guns are a…
Ten years ago, Phoenix Sims was born at Ascension St. Joseph. The hospital says she is the smallest baby ever born at that hospital to survive.
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