Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found

The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.

These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds

A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.

US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study

A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.

More Americans are choosing to live a childfree life, study finds

A new study reveals a growing number of Americans are choosing not to have kids – highlighting a growing shift in family planning.

This year’s top baby names in each state

New data from the Social Security Administration reveals the top baby names of 2024 for each state. The numbers show Montana and New Hampshire bucking some national trends.

Forest Park officers hailed as heroes for saving unresponsive infant

Two Forest Park police officers are being recognized for their life-saving actions after reviving an unresponsive 4-week-old infant.

Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment

Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.

Top baby names of 2024: Official list from Social Security Administration

Liam, Olivia, and one big shakeup – see which name edged its way into the top 10 baby names of 2024, and which favorite dropped off the list.

US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time

A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.

RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."

Target baby food recalled over elevated lead levels, FDA warns

More than 25,000 packages of Target’s Good & Gather baby food are being recalled over potential lead contamination, according to the FDA. Health officials urge parents not to feed the affected product to children.

YouTube star Ms. Rachel welcomes baby daughter

The social media star called her newborn daughter the “most precious gift possible."

Study finds unmarried older adults may have lower risk of dementia

A new study suggests older adults who are single may have a lower risk of developing dementia than those who are married. Experts say stress and social networks may play a role.