Children's Health - Page 7

January 1

Seattle schools ask kids as young as 10 about gender identity, drugs in controversial survey

A federal investigation has reportedly been launched into Seattle schools over a controversial student health survey and data-sharing practices with third parties nationwide.

December 31

Girl begged for help months before alleged killing by father, girlfriend — earlier abuse case closed: report

Newly released police records reveal 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste pleaded for help months before allegedly being killed by her father and girlfriend.

December 27

MAHA backers refuse to stop pushing for healthier food as Obama-appointed judge deals blow

A federal judge blocked portions of West Virginia's ban on Red Dye No. 40, Yellow Dye No. 5 and other artificial colors in foods, citing constitutional concerns. MAHA advocates weigh in.

December 18

Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures: 'I am grieving'

Detransitioner Chloe Cole joined HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday to advocate for ending gender transition procedures on minors, sharing her experience.

December 18

GOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights

A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.

December 18

HHS unleashes sweeping crackdown on child ‘sex-rejecting procedures,’ threatens hospital, Medicaid funding

HHS proposes blocking Medicare and Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures on patients under 18, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling such treatments malpractice.

December 18

Massachusetts drops controversial gender ideology mandate for licensing foster care parents

Massachusetts dropped its gender identity mandate for foster care parents after Alliance Defending Freedom posed a legal challenge and federal regulators gave a constitutional warning.

December 17

Youth sports in crisis as skyrocketing costs price out parents, threaten childhood health

Congressional hearing reveals youth sports costs hit $40 billion annually for parents as travel teams price out families. Average yearly cost exceeds $1,000 per child.

December 13

After Australia passes social media ban, lawmakers probed on why Congress hasn't done more to protect kids

Pressure is mounting on Congress to act after Australia’s under-16 social media ban sparked calls from U.S. lawmakers to better protect children online.

December 11

New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis; mother faces multiple charges

New Hampshire mother Paige Goulet was charged with child endangerment after her daughter was hospitalized after eating an THC gummy and tested for drugs.