China facing shortage of pediatricians, especially in rural areas
(Reuters Health) – China is facing a shortage of pediatricians and, just as in America, that scarcity is being felt most in rural areas, researchers report in a new study.…
Photo of drowned father and daughter sparks new calls to deal with immigration crisis
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Youth with chronic physical ailments more prone to mental illness
(Reuters Health) – Children and young adults with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and ADHD may be more likely to develop mental illness than youth who don’t have physical health…
Government to use Army post in Oklahoma as emergency shelter for migrant kids
Facing an unprecedented surge of refugees at the U.S.-Mexico border, the Trump administration will open an emergency shelter at the Army’s Fort Sill in Oklahoma for migrant children traveling without…
Feds to turn apartments once used by oil workers into new shelter for migrant kids
The federal government will turn an apartment complex once used by oil field workers in south Texas into an emergency shelter for 1,600 migrant kids who arrive at the border…
Toddler killed by leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park
A 2-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Interested in Zoo Animal Attacks? Add Zoo Animal Attacks as an interest to stay…
‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released from prison
John Walker Lindh was released from prison Thursday after more than 17 years behind bars on charges of providing support to terrorists, a case that captivated Americans and earned him…
Firefighter shot to death responding to medical call was father of 3 young kids
A Wisconsin firefighter who was shot and killed while responding to a medical call Wednesday was the married father of three young children, authorities said. Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard was a…
4-year-old died in hot car as father worked at Minnesota food festival for nearly 6 hours, authorities say
A 26-year-old Minnesota father has been arrested after he allegedly left his 4-year-old son in a hot car for hours as he worked an event in downtown St. Paul. The…
Former White House chief of staff joins unaccompanied migrant children shelter board
Former White House chief of staff John Kelly has joined the board of directors for a company that operates shelters for undocumented migrant children. Interested in Donald Trump? Add Donald…