Children's Health - Page 14

September 22, 2025

There is nothing compassionate about providing so-called gender-affirming care

28 lawsuits have targeted gender-affirming care providers, while concerns continue about medical treatments for transgender youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries.

September 18, 2025

DC watchdog sues for docs on ‘modern-day Tuskegee Experiments’ giving transgender Rx to youth

Oversight Project files lawsuit demanding release of Obama-era study examining long-term effects of puberty blockers on transgender children and teens.

September 13, 2025

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

September 9, 2025

Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy

A new MAHA health strategy for kids aims to bring back whole milk in schools and sets out over 120 reforms, covering areas like food labeling, nutrition and water safety.

September 9, 2025

Christian music star Lauren Daigle brings online child safety fight to Capitol Hill, backs STOP CSAM Act

Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle advocates for the STOP CSAM Act on Capitol Hill, pushing bipartisan legislation to combat child sexual exploitation online.

September 4, 2025

Trump stands by RFK Jr. after heated Senate hearing: ‘I like the fact that he’s different’

President Donald Trump stood by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. after he faced an intense grilling from senators on Thursday, telling reporters, “I like the fact that he’s different."

September 4, 2025

Energy drinks face new restrictions abroad: Could the US be next in line?

The U.K. government proposes energy drink ban for minors, joining countries like Turkey and Sweden, while certain U.S. states consider similar legislation.

September 3, 2025

School vaccine mandates may go away in Southern state, surgeon general announces

Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to eliminate vaccine mandates in schools, citing informed consent and individual choice over mandates.

August 31, 2025

5 ways MAHA moms can fix kids' junk food problem at school lunches nationwide

Here are five practical tips for healthier school meals, including protein-rich options, low-carb alternatives and bento box lunch solutions.

August 29, 2025

Legal group sues FDA over puberty blocker records, citing alleged Biden-era cover-up

A new lawsuit seeks Biden-era records on puberty blockers after FDA documents revealed officials were recommending puberty blockers despite knowledge of the risks.