We the People...Colorado has over 50 data centers and more are coming. Let's protect our air and water with a few reasonable regulations.
World news | The GuardianScotland becomes first part of UK to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/23/scotland-first-part-of-uk-to-screen-newborn-babies-spinal-muscular-atrophy #Scotland #Nhs #HealthPolicy #ChildrensHealth #UkNews #Health #Science
ABC FeedsKids sustaining deadly 'hidden injuries' from e-bikes, doctor warns
By Lucy Loram and Owen Jacques
Bans on children riding e-mobility devices are being considered by several states, but a frontline surgeon says more must be done to stop "preventable injuries".
Bich Nguyen"Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds."
#PublicHealth #OralHealth #dental #tooth #ToothDecay #fluoride #ChildrensHealth #medicaid #CDC
More kids are beating cancer, but four-in-five have lifelong health issues
By Lauren Roberts
Maya and Angus both survived childhood cancer, but the treatments that saved their lives left them with chronic health issues. Experts say better care is needed for childhood cancer survivors.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2026-03-21/cancer-treatments-childhood-chronic-disease/106460644
#Cancer #ChildrensHealth #DiseasesandDisorders #Health #HumanInterest #LaurenRoberts
"While some families were deported, others have been released back into the country. As of this week, 53 children and 49 parents were being held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the federal government’s only detention center for families, according to internal government figures reviewed by The New York Times."
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/us/children-ice-detention-decrease.html
#PublicHealth #immigration #ICE #DHS #detention #deportation #ChildrensHealth #families
NelsonDo y'all have recommendations for N95-equivalent masks for small children? My kid can't wear one yet, I see sources saying it's a suffocation hazard until 2 years old, but I want to test some masks with relatives' kids.
3 masks I've ordered but can't vouch for yet:
* Zimi - https://zimiair.com/product/zm95s-white-particulate-protective-mask-children-xss-size/
* Trident - https://hlpmedical.net/en-us/products/trident%C2%AE-surgical-p2-respirator-level-3-hospital-grade-face-masks-individually-packaged-box-20
* Blue Industry - https://behealthyusa.net/products/blue-2d-color-mask-white-x-small-kids-size?_pos=1&_sid=fa1ca193c&_ss=r&variant=40977968529572
ZM95S particulate protective mask children XXS size KN95 (Mask with frame) - Protective Masks
Mask with frame, direct wear and use, XXS size, KN95 grade, filtration efficiency 98%, inhalation resistance 100pa The frame can be reused, the same size of filter element can be purchased to assembly The straps are adjustable, headloop and earloop, making them suitable for kiddie Skin-friendly, soft and comfortable wearing experience MRI Safe The average delivery time is 8-15 days
Three-quarters of nine-month-olds in England have ‘daily screen time’ https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/16/england-babies-daily-screen-time #ChildrensHealth #EducationPolicy #Education #England #Society #UkNews #Children #ParentsAndParenting #Family #LifeAndStyle
“It’s really nice to have school choice,” said Linda Litzinger, advocacy director for Texas Parent to Parent, a disability rights organization. “But this piece wasn’t really, completely worked out with an available time frame for people with disabilities to actually have equal access to it.”
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/12/texas-vouchers-students-disabilities-assessment/
#PublicHealth #disabilities #ChildrensHealth #schools #vouchers #education #texas #txlege
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