Children's Health - Page 8

December 10

Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at a Waldorf restaurant.

December 10

NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans

New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.

December 9

Major California health system ending transgender procedures for minors across its network

Sacramento's Sutter Health ends transgender procedures for minors, joining a trend among California healthcare systems changing youth treatment policies.

December 7

Even the future king discovers smartphones are a royal pain for kids and parents

Prince William reveals keeping smartphones away from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has become a "tense issue" for royal family.

December 3

Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder

Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.

November 28

Oregon father outraged after discovering 11-year-old son was slated to take survey about sexual orientation

Oregon father outraged after 11-year-old receives state survey asking about sexual orientation and gender identity. Parent calls it violation of rights.

November 20

CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

The CDC changed its stance on its vaccines and autism link after the Department of Health and Human Services launched a comprehensive assessment of potential autism causes.

November 20

HHS gold standard study flips ‘gender affirming care’ on its head as Dems keep pushing trans issues at SCOTUS

Department of Health and Human Services report warns of risks from transgender medical procedures for children as Democrats continue supporting such treatments.

November 19

HHS youth gender care report authors defend findings amid backlash from medical organizations, caution risks

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released an update to its report on youth gender dysphoria treatments and found no strong evidence for benefits while citing risks.

November 19

Dad shares fight to save son from transgender 'cult' in new documentary

A father shared his story of resisting medical pressure to transition his son in a new documentary "Identity Crisis," released Wednesday by IW Features.