Children's Health - Page 55

February 5, 2024

Indiana day care director sentenced to six-month jail sentence after giving children melatonin gummies

Former day care director Tonya Rachelle Voris was sentenced to 6 months in jail after she administered melatonin gummies to youngsters without parental consent.

February 5, 2024

Chicago children's hospital targeted by cyber attack, limiting access to medical records for nearly a week

A Chicago children's hospital was forced to take its networks offline after being targeted by a digital attack. The hospital said they are investigating the situation.

February 5, 2024

Therapist blows whistle on hospital pushing teen gender transitions: 'Desperate to help my patients'

A Washington therapist said she quit her job over the uncritical demand and pressure she faced to approve transitioning her young and troubled patient's gender.

February 3, 2024

Burnout and overtraining are forcing young athletes to drop out of sports, new report reveals

With some 70% of teens and children dropping out of organized sports by the age of 13, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts are chiming in on potential reasons.

February 2, 2024

Detransitioners open up to NY Times about feeling abandoned, harm of 'gender-affirming care:' 'It's a mess'

A New York Times column quoted gender detransitioners and providers who believe that there needs to be more caution in recommendation sex changes for children.

February 2, 2024

I have a child with a disability and NIH has made a scary proposal that could impact millions like her

NIH wants to make a strange change to its mission statement and remove the words "lengthen life." I'm the parent of a child with a disability and I find that disturbing.

February 2, 2024

Should American families really start eating lab-grown meat? What to know about this ‘cultivated’ alternative

Months after the FDA granted approval for lab-grown meat production, nutritionists, doctors and industry players share what to know about the benefits, risks and challenges.

February 1, 2024

Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications

A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where marijuana is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.

February 1, 2024

Hawley calls out Facebook after hearing: Zuckerberg regularly censored conservatives, not child predators

Following a contention Senate hearing with social media executives, Sen. Josh Hawley sounded off on 'Hannity' about his criticisms of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

January 31, 2024

Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds

Kids and teens who drink energy drinks were shown to have a higher risk of mental health issues, including ADHD, depression and anxiey, according to a new review.