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Measles outbreak in SC sends 150 unvaccinated kids into 21-day quarantine

Measles outbreak in SC sends 150 unvaccinated kids into 21-day quarantine

Health officials in South Carolina are warning that the highly infectious measles virus is spreading undetected in communities in the northern part of the state, specifically Spartanburg and Greenville counties. Last week, officials in Greenville identified an eighth measles case that is potentially linked to the outbreak. Seven outbreak cases had been confirmed since September 25 in neighboring Spartanburg, where …

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New law changes how California kids learn to read – EdSource

New law changes how California kids learn to read  EdSource Governor Newsom announces California student test scores improve significantly, signs legislation to further bolster student literacy success  CA.gov California test scores improve amid lingering pandemic setbacks. LAUSD, Compton show gains  Los Angeles Times Newsom boasts ‘significant gains’ in CA K-12 test scores, signs literacy bill  Sacramento Bee OC students outperform peers statewide, nearing pre-pandemic …

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How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids

How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids

(MoMo Productions) How we did this Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how parents of kids ages 12 and younger approach their children’s technology use and screen time. For this analysis, we surveyed 3,054 parents who have children ages 12 and under from May 13 to 26, 2025. The sample for this survey includes respondents from two different …

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C-SPAN caller confronts House Speaker Mike Johnson about shutdown effects: ‘My kids could die’

C-SPAN caller confronts House Speaker Mike Johnson about shutdown effects: ‘My kids could die’

WASHINGTON — A C-SPAN caller made an emotional plea to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Thursday to end the government shutdown, saying that “my kids could die” if she can’t afford their medication. The woman, identified as Samantha from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, expressed concerns over what would happen to her family if military service members do not get paid …

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Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids

Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids

Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but are also favored during sperm production, giving them a reproductive advantage. Using ultra-accurate DNA sequencing, scientists found that sperm from older men were significantly more likely to carry disease-causing mutations, including those linked to neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer. This phenomenon, known as …

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Do Picky Eater Kids Need Supplements? An Expert Explains The Facts. : ScienceAlert

Do Picky Eater Kids Need Supplements? An Expert Explains The Facts. : ScienceAlert

Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children. These products promise to support immunity, boost brain development, and promote healthy growth – leading many parents to believe they’re a necessary addition to their child’s diet. For parents of fussy eaters in particular, supplements may feel …

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Covid-19 vaccines for kids: Low-income families are still waiting, but states say they’re coming

Covid-19 vaccines for kids: Low-income families are still waiting, but states say they’re coming

Valerie Brickey went to three pharmacies and her regular pediatrician in late September in an effort to find a Covid-19 vaccine for her 16-year-old granddaughter, Ryleigh. Both Brickey and her granddaughter, who live together in a small apartment near Durham, North Carolina, have health problems that make them more vulnerable to severe Covid symptoms. Brickey keeps an eye on Covid …

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George Clooney Says Raising His Kids in France Is 'Much Better' Than in the U.S. – Realtor.com

George Clooney Says Raising His Kids in France Is ‘Much Better’ Than in the U.S.  Realtor.com George Clooney says he was ‘worried’ about raising his children in Hollywood  CNN Inside George Clooney ‘normal’ life despite multiple homes, $750m fortune  realestate.com.au George Clooney Reveals He Drives His Kids to School Every Morning: ‘I Have Normalcy’  People.com George Clooney says his children have a ‘much better …

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