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Children with Autism and ADHD Process Common Plastic Chemical BPA 11-17% Less Efficiently

A new study has revealed that children with autism and ADHD have more difficulty eliminating a common plastic chemical from their bodies, potentially increasing their exposure to this widespread pollutant. Research led

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2025

Kraft Heinz and General Mills Announces Plans to Remove Certified Colors from All U.S. Cereals and All K-12 Foods Photo Source: General Mills

Food & Drinks·News

Major Food Companies to Remove Artificial Dyes by 2027 as FDA Cites Health Risks and Behavioral Issues in Children

Kraft Heinz and General Mills recently announced plans to remove artificial dyes from their U.S. products by the end of 2027. This change affects everything from cereals and candies to beverages and

Tejal Somvanshi

June 19, 2025

Greta Thunberg aboard the Madleen. Photo Source: Freedom Flotilla Coalition (Instagram)

Activism·News

Greta Thunberg Sails on Madleen Aid Ship to Gaza Where 66,000 Children Face Severe Malnutrition

The Mediterranean Sea stretches endlessly ahead as the Madleen cuts through waters that have become a flashpoint for international humanitarian law. Named after Gaza’s first female fisherwoman, this 12-person vessel carries more

Govind Tekale

June 5, 2025

Health·News·USA

CDC Revises COVID Vaccine Guidance: Pregnant Women Removed, Children’s Vaccination Optional

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women, creating confusion as the changes contradict statements made by Health and Human Services

Tejal Somvanshi

May 31, 2025

Food & Drinks·News·USA

SUN Bucks 2025: $120 Food Cards Reach 21 Million Children as Summer Breaks School Meals

When school cafeterias close for summer, millions of children lose their primary source of nutritious meals. SUN Bucks steps into this gap with a straightforward solution: $120 on an EBT-style card for

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Sunita Somvanshi

May 13, 2025

Health·India·News

Snake Found in Bihar School Meal Sickens 100+ Children; NHRC Demands Report Within 14 Days

A dead snake in the cooking pot. More than 100 children vomiting. Twenty-four rushed to hospitals. This isn’t a horror story – it’s what happened at a government school in Bihar’s Mokama

Tejal Somvanshi

May 3, 2025

Damasgate recalls Sofra Potato Chips, Photo Source: Food Standards Agency

News·UK

Sofra Potato Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Peanuts Pose Serious Risk for Over 1 in 50 UK Children

Damasgate Wholesale has issued an urgent recall for its Sofra Potato Chips Seasoning due to a serious safety concern. The 100g packs contain peanuts that aren’t listed on the label, creating a

Govind Tekale

April 25, 2025

Representative image. A child with autism. Photo Source: Free Range

Health·World

World Autism Awareness Day 2025: 1 in 100 Children Affected Globally as UN Links Neurodiversity to Sustainable Goals

Autism is a mental condition characterized by difficulty focusing on details, unusual reactions to sensations and challenges in responding to and communicating with the outside world. The United Nations General Assembly resolved

Tejal Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

March 27, 2025

Representative Image. A cluttered workspace with an assortment of paint cans. Photo Source - Pxhere

Health·USA

31 Million U.S. Homes Still Contain Lead Paint, Endangering 3.8 Million Children

In an era when most homeowners worry about energy efficiency and smart appliances, millions of American families face a much older threat: lead paint. Two Midwestern cities are now stepping up with

Tejal Somvanshi

March 8, 2025

Health·USA

Australia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 with $49.5M Fines as 77% Public Support Mounts Against Tech Giants

In an unprecedented move affecting digital access for young Australians, the nation’s parliament has enacted legislation barring children under 16 from using major social media platforms. This law positions Australia as the

Tejal Somvanshi

November 30, 2024