Children's Health - Page 14

Plastic surgeon cites 'emotional blackmail,' poor evidence in warning against youth gender surgeries

February 4, 2026

Plastic surgeon cites 'emotional blackmail,' poor evidence in warning against youth gender surgeries

American Society of Plastic Surgeons warns against transgender surgeries for minors under 19, citing poor evidence and concerning European data.

Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video

February 3, 2026

Girl, 12, dangles from ski chairlift in California before crashing to ground in terrifying video

A 12-year-old girl walked away without major injuries after falling from a ski chairlift at Mammoth Mountain resort in California. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on video.

Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries

February 3, 2026

Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries

Leading plastic surgery group released a position statement opposing gender transition surgeries for minors under 19, citing "insufficient evidence" for favorable outcomes.

Moms org backs Trump's efforts with 'aggressive' campaign against illicit Chinese vape: 'This is personal'

February 3, 2026

Moms org backs Trump's efforts with 'aggressive' campaign against illicit Chinese vape: 'This is personal'

Conservative moms group launches aggressive 2026 campaign against illegal Chinese vapes targeting kids, inspired by Trump administration crackdown efforts.

Tuberculosis outbreak linked to prominent high school, officials investigating

February 2, 2026

Tuberculosis outbreak linked to prominent high school, officials investigating

Tuberculosis outbreak hits a San Franscisco high school, with 3 active TB cases and over 50 latent infections. Health officials require testing for all students and staff.

New report detects arsenic in 28 popular candies: What you need to know

January 31, 2026

New report detects arsenic in 28 popular candies: What you need to know

Florida health officials reportedly detected arsenic in 28 of 46 popular candy products tested, sparking debate over food safety standards in the U.S.

Florida deputies race to save 4-year-old who stopped breathing and had no pulse on interstate, video shows

January 26, 2026

Florida deputies race to save 4-year-old who stopped breathing and had no pulse on interstate, video shows

Florida deputies heroically rescued a 4-year-old boy who stopped breathing on Interstate 275, performing life-saving CPR after a medical emergency.

Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know

January 25, 2026

Nearly 90% of Americans at risk of silent disease — here's what to know

Mixed news for heart health: fewer heart attacks but rising stroke deaths among young adults. Study reveals 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular risks.

Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug'

January 24, 2026

Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: 'Permission to unplug'

As New York City's Mamdani says there will be no traditional snow days amid the major winter storm, doctors stress the benefits of old-fashioned snow days for kids.

The March for Life is proof that life is a gift and truth still moves us

January 23, 2026

The March for Life is proof that life is a gift and truth still moves us

Gen Z pro-life identification rises while abortion support plummets, as the March for Life movement emphasizes joy over anger in cultural debates.