Simple Nose Swab Test Might Gauge Severity of Child’s RSV

By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While it isn’t possible to tell parents how long their child will need to remain in intensive care with a serious case of RSV, new research has unearthed clues that may make it easier to predict which kids will require a longer stay. … Read more

Virginia mother arrested, charged in child’s death after 4-year-old ate THC gummies, police say

CNN — A Virginia mother is facing felony murder and child neglect charges in the accidental death of her 4-year-old son after, according to authorities, doctors found a high level of THC in the child. Authorities believe the child ingested “a large amount” of THC gummies, according to a news release from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s … Read more

1-year-old baby in ICU suffering from severe burns, child’s father allegedly poured boiling water on her

UPDATED: — EARLIER STORY: MOBILE, Ala. (nothing) – Disturbing details coming out on child abuse allegations involving boiling water. The details are very disturbing. Niktoria Lett says her 1-year-old daughter, Royalty, is at USA’s Children’s and Women’s hospital suffering from severe burns. “19% of her head is burnt up, like all this is gone,” Lett … Read more

A year after child’s death, more residential elevators recalled

Federal safety regulators have recalled a slew of residential elevators over the years because of potentially deadly risks to children, and September is proving to be a case in point, with three such recalls issued this month alone.  All three recalls involve a problem that is relatively inexpensive to fix with space guards or electronic … Read more

Jerry Westrom sentenced to life in prison for 1993 murder of Jeanie Childs

MINNEAPOLIS — An Isanti hockey dad convicted in a brutal cold-case murder learned his sentence in court Friday morning: life in prison. Late last month, Jerry Westrom was found guilty in the 1993 murder of Jeanie Childs in Minneapolis. The jury deliberated for only two hours before reaching the verdict. RELATED: Evidence that led to … Read more

DWTS’ Jenna Johnson Celebrates 1st Child’s Baby Shower: Photos

Showered with love! Jenna Johnson and her husband, Val Chmerkovskiy, are gearing up to welcome their first child and the pregnant reality TV star enjoyed celebrating her little one at her baby shower. “Baby Boy was showered with so much love today by our family and friends here in Utah,” Johnson, 28, captioned a Saturday, … Read more

Home security camera catches stranger grabbing 6-year-old in front of child’s home

A Hamilton man is accused of trying to kidnap a 6-year-girl from her front yard, and it’s all caught on camera.Footage from a security camera shows the child throwing out trash in a can by the curb outside of the family’s home on East Avenue in Hamilton. In the video, there’s a man walking down … Read more

Brain-Eating Amoeba May Have Caused Nebraska Child’s Death

By Cara Murez and Robin Foster HealthDay ReportersHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The death of a child in Nebraska was likely caused by an infection with a “brain-eating amoeba” that occurred after the child swam in a local river, state health officials announced this week. In a news release, officials said … Read more

Brain-eating amoeba suspected in Nebraska child’s death

Brain-eating amoeba suspected in Nebraska child’s death – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials in Nebraska say a child likely died from a brain-eating amoeba. The child may have been infected while swimming in the Elkhorn River near Omaha. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more

Brain-eating amoeba suspected in Nebraska child’s death, officials say

A child has died from a suspected infection with Naegleria fowleri – or brain-eating amoeba – in Nebraska, health officials said Wednesday. If confirmed, it would be the first known death from it in the state.  The Douglas County Health Department said in a news release that the child “possibly acquired” the infection while swimming … Read more