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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide

August 29, 2025

Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide

OpenAI faces its first wrongful death lawsuit involving a minor after parents claim that ChatGPT coached their teenage son through the planning of his suicide.

Grandmother urges butter for baby, igniting family feud over carnivore lifestyle

August 27, 2025

Grandmother urges butter for baby, igniting family feud over carnivore lifestyle

A mother-in-law recommended feeding a baby pure butter, sparking a Reddit debate and eliciting expert advice on proper infant nutrition practices.

House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt

August 27, 2025

House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt

More than 140 House Democrats wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to allow children injured in Gaza to enter the U.S. to receive emergency medical care.

Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

August 26, 2025

Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.

Usha Vance backs books over phones as more schools implement no-cell policies

August 24, 2025

Usha Vance backs books over phones as more schools implement no-cell policies

Second lady Usha Vance told students to focus on books instead of electronic devices during a visit to a Georgia school this week as part of her Summer Reading Challenge.

DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood

August 23, 2025

DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood

A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.