Children's Health - Page 19

May 9

GOV. KATHY HOCHUL: Why New York is saving education by getting phones out of classrooms

My state, New York, is becoming the largest state in the nation to restrict cellphones in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day.

May 7

Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight

Phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16.

May 6

Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

May 4

'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles'

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.

May 2

A common killer bug is endangering Americans: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

May 1

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

April 30

EXCLUSIVE: Mom's fight with school over teen daughter's gender transition gets boost from parents group

Parental rights group American Parents Coalition is filing a brief in support of a lawsuit against a Florida middle school that secretly socially transitioned a 13-year-old girl.

April 26

Texas mom arrested for allegedly bringing vodka-spiked Jell-O shots to fifth grade school party

A Texas mother was arrested after a student became ill from alleged vodka-laced Jell-O shots she brought to a fifth grade school Christmas party.

April 23

Snapchat 'openly defying' law, allowing kids access to harmful, addictive content: Florida AG

Florida officials filed suit Monday against Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, alleging it has been "openly defying" state law aimed at protecting young minors.

April 22

Food dyes to be phased out by Trump administration in latest round of bans

HHS and FDA announced a ban of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply on Tuesday with Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary leading the charge.