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Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization

February 15, 2024

Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed five whooping cough cases involving an unvaccinated family that traveled from the mainland U.S. to Oahu.

ACLU sues children's hospital for halting adult transgender surgeries

February 15, 2024

ACLU sues children's hospital for halting adult transgender surgeries

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an 18-year-old Denver patient who was on track to receive "chest masculinization surgery" before the hospital altered its policy.

New admissions halted at Trails Carolina therapy camp amid investigation into 12-year-old's death

February 14, 2024

New admissions halted at Trails Carolina therapy camp amid investigation into 12-year-old's death

State officials have ordered Trails Carolina to stop accepting new admissions as they investigate the death of a 12-year-old boy who died at the camp on Feb. 3.

California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says

February 13, 2024

California schools now allow kids to attend with cough and cold symptoms, health department says

California has relaxed its restrictions on when kids can attend school with symptoms of illness, as outlined on the state health department’s website. Doctors weigh in on the updated guidelines.

Texas boy, 10, in NYC ICU in coma after dream birthday trip turns tragic: 'Shriek of pain'

February 10, 2024

Texas boy, 10, in NYC ICU in coma after dream birthday trip turns tragic: 'Shriek of pain'

A Texas boy ended up fighting for his life in a New York City ICU after he became violently ill on his birthday trip to the Big Apple.

Parent claims to be victim of 'lawfare' after ex-wife, courts try to force son's gender transition

February 10, 2024

Parent claims to be victim of 'lawfare' after ex-wife, courts try to force son's gender transition

A Buffalo-area father, Dennis Hannon, claimed this week the courts have backed his ex-wife in allowing his young son to be identified as a girl, speaking to 'The Ingraham Angle.'

California elementary school principal disciplined for 'upsetting' behavior during school shooter drill

February 10, 2024

California elementary school principal disciplined for 'upsetting' behavior during school shooter drill

Washington Elementary principal Dr. Nina Denson allegedly pretended to shoot students during an unauthorized active shooter drill. She has been placed on administrative leave.

‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’

February 8, 2024

‘Gender-affirming’ treatments don’t benefit youth, says pediatricians group: ‘Irreversible consequences’

A national organization of pediatricians and other health care professionals claims that “gender-affirming" therapies have not been shown to benefit adolescents with gender dysphoria.

Preteen boy dies 1 day after enrolling in controversial North Carolina therapy camp: 'Suspicious death'

February 7, 2024

Preteen boy dies 1 day after enrolling in controversial North Carolina therapy camp: 'Suspicious death'

Authorities in North Carolina are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy who died the day after he enrolled into a wilderness therapy camp.

Conservative activist's clash with crying transgender person goes viral: 'He's a hateful criminal!'

February 7, 2024

Conservative activist's clash with crying transgender person goes viral: 'He's a hateful criminal!'

A conservative activist's clash with a transgender person on a bus in Canada went viral this week after he says the person assaulted him on the street.