New survey reveals top reasons why kids avoid going to school
image: On the first day of school, Kelley McChristy waves goodbye as her sons head out the door, equipped with coping tools to support a smooth transition back to the…
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids’ teeth
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators announced plans Tuesday to phase out fluoride-containing supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists : Shots
Dentists sometimes prescribe fluoride supplements to kids in areas that lack water fluoridation. FDA is taking action to remove such treatments from the market. Karl Tapales/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption…
Are Your Kids’ Melatonin Supplements Safe? FDA Study Raises Concerns Over Mislabeled Doses
Melatonin use for children is on the rise, with nearly one in five school-aged kids taking it to fall asleep, according to one estimate. But a new study by researchers…