Children's Health - Page 24

Major Connecticut hospitals begin 'winding down' youth gender programs citing 'evolving landscape'

July 25, 2025

Major Connecticut hospitals begin 'winding down' youth gender programs citing 'evolving landscape'

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Yale New Haven Health sent out statements saying that they will be ending their gender treatments for youth patients.

DR. MARC SIEGEL: More bad news about our kids' health. Is Ozempic the solution?

July 19, 2025

DR. MARC SIEGEL: More bad news about our kids' health. Is Ozempic the solution?

Pre-diabetes now affects as many as one-third of children ages 12-17. As a physician this is why Ozempic should still not be the first solution for most children's health issues.

Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

July 18, 2025

Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

July 17, 2025

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Major hospitals including Rush Medical Center halt gender surgeries and hormone treatments for youth under age 18 following President Trump's executive order against procedures for minors.

July 17, 2025

Popular snack brand makes big change to favorite product amid 'natural source' ingredients push

Welch's Fruit Snacks commits to eliminating artificial dyes linked to hyperactivity in children, with a complete portfolio transition to natural colors planned by early 2026.

America's dairy farmers and ice cream producers agree to quit using artificial colors

July 14, 2025

America's dairy farmers and ice cream producers agree to quit using artificial colors

U.S. dairy farmers and ice cream producers have agreed to eliminate artificial colors by 2027 as part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative in the Trump administration.

Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime

July 12, 2025

Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime

Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.

Mom of five fights tech addiction as study shows screens shrink children’s brains

July 10, 2025

Mom of five fights tech addiction as study shows screens shrink children’s brains

Michigan homeschool mom Ginny Yurich founded "1000 Hours Outside" to empower families to spend more time outside despite technology at everyone's fingertips.

Children's health declines in last 17 years, study finds

July 8, 2025

Children's health declines in last 17 years, study finds

A new study shows American children experienced increased rates of obesity, sleep problems, depression and other conditions from 2007 to 2023.

First lady Melania Trump makes 'heartwarming' visit to kids at hospital for 'Be Best' event

July 3, 2025

First lady Melania Trump makes 'heartwarming' visit to kids at hospital for 'Be Best' event

First lady's visit to Children's Hospital featured patriotic crafts, gifts for young patients, and the "Eternal Flame" rose, highlighting her "Be Best" initiative.