What's behind this country's dramatic drop in the number of new orphans? A new study offers good news from Uganda — although the cuts in U.S. aid cast a shadow over the reduction in deaths of parents from HIV/AIDS. Jonathan Lambert
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion. Brian Mann
The risks of AI in schools outweigh the benefits, report says A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being. Cory Turner
Young men want to get big. For some, it's becoming an obsession Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Going to the gym and manipulating their diet can become compulsive — and dangerous. Michal Ruprecht
Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped its advice that kids get an annual flu shot at a time when flu cases and hospitalizations are surging. Rob Stein
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children. The Associated Press
New Orleans brings back house calls to check on new moms and babies Louisiana has been called “the least healthy” state for moms and babies. And it has one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S.
How federal cuts are hurting research into pediatric brain cancer Confusion around federal research cuts and delays that began causing problems last year is continuing into 2026.
Exercise is as effective as medication in treating depression, study finds New research shows exercise is as effective as medication at reducing symptoms of depression. And you don't need to run a marathon to see benefits. So how much is enough? Allison Aubrey
How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms. Pallavi Gogoi
