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Childrens Health

Trump order changes childhood vaccine schedule

  • Aug 10

Parents speak out after baby undergoes groundbreaking in-utero surgery

  • Aug 9
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Dad shares warning for parents after son dies suddenly on vacation

  • Jul 30

Tick bites reach 10-year high; How to protect yourself

  • Jul 24

Help Stop Summer Hunger for local kids

  • Jul 20

Wake Co. Parent raises concerns over hot classroom

  • Jun 27

Wake County kids learn road safety skills on new hands-on course

  • Jun 27

Young leukemia survivor headed to Omaha to cheer on UNC in CWS finals

  • Jun 18

Latest Videos

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Experts weigh stakes of youth gambling in America

  • Mar 27
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New device may help detect a child's tantrum before it happens

  • Dec 19, 2025
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Disney Jr.'s Let's Play helps with youth sports grants: How to apply

  • Jul 22, 2025
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8-year-old patient who has spent time in Duke Hospital pays it forward

  • Jul 19, 2025
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Disney+ documentary to feature UNC professor's camp for children who can't speak

  • Jul 10, 2025
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Home for new NC Children's Health Campus will be Apex

  • Jul 10, 2025
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NC Children's Health Campus will be located in Apex

  • Jul 10, 2025
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NC child safety group aims for stricter tobacco laws, gun safety

  • Mar 3, 2025

Latest Stories

Adolescent mental health services expand at Cape Fear Valley

The Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care unit, a first for Harnett County, will provide specialized treatment for patients ages 12 to 17

  • Jun 1

Free gun locks event highlights push for safety in Durham: 'We don't want regrettable tragedies'

North Carolina has recorded at least 133 unintentional shootings involving children since 2025, according to Everytown.

  • Jun 1
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What are caffeine pouches and why are schools banning them?

Caffeine pouches or energy pouches are rising in popularity, and children and teenagers are increasingly showing interest in the small sachets.

  • May 25

'Get off your phones': Surgeon general advisory calls on kids to cut screen time

The advisory was released amid a growing debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.

  • May 22

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning so the brain can hold and store the information. Researchers also say recess gives kids a chance to navigate relationships and build confidence, which is just as important for older kids as younger ones.

  • May 11