Stories tagged #childhealth

Health Policy 7 min read

RFK Jr. Slashes U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule by 40%—Here's What Changes and Why Experts Are Alarmed

The CDC just overhauled childhood vaccination recommendations, cutting required shots from 18 to 11 diseases to mirror Denmark's schedule. Health experts warn the abrupt move lacks scientific transparency and could trigger disease outbreaks.

Health Science 3 min read

Heart Monitors Reveal How Harsh Parenting Rewires Children's Stress Response

New research using heart monitors shows that harsh parenting literally disrupts children's biological stress regulation systems at the physiological level. The study provides concrete evidence of how parenting styles physically impact a child's ability to handle stress.