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Detransitioning becomes growing choice among young people after gender-affirming surgery

Transition therapy is "placed too quickly" on young people, said one expert, as a growing number of those who transitioned their gender are now choosing to return to the gender they had at birth.

Washington man sentenced to 2 years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers

A Washington man was sentenced to two years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers at multiple grocery stores. He pleaded guilty to making interstate threats and hate crimes.

Transgender patients say they regret transitioning

Fox New medical contributor Marc Siegel spoke with patients who regretted their decision and experts who discuss the significance of mental health resources when dealing with gender dysphoria. 

Ozark teen faces adult murder charge after 16-year-old girl he met at church overdoses on fentanyl-laced pill

A 17-year-old was charged with murder in Missouri three months after a 16-year-old girl, whom he met at church years before, overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill he allegedly delivered.

Don't let Alzheimer's rob you of holiday joy

As a caregiver, seeing the holiday through the eyes of your loved one with Alzheimer's leaves you free from expectation and gives you both the chance to share in happiness.

Oregon must 'stay the course' on soft heroin laws despite skyrocketing overdose rates: drug law proponents

Oregon's trailblazing drug decriminalization law has come under fire amid a slow rollout and rise in overdose deaths. But proponents say much of the criticism is unfair.

Foundation champions 'post-traumatic growth' to fight yuletide suicide among America's heroes

The Boulder Crest Foundation is a national nonprofit dedicated to teaching America's heroes post-traumatic growth. It is raising money to combat yuletide suicide.

Texas, New Mexico CBP officers seize 153 pounds of fentanyl, meth, cocaine and heroin in separate incidents

U.S. Customs and Border and Protection officers in Texas and New Mexico seized more than 153 pounds of hard narcotics during vehicle inspections.

Processing the suicides of beloved stars: Grief expert shares thoughtful insights

The tragic deaths of celebrities Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Naomi Judd by suicide can trigger very real grief among the public. Grief specialist David Kessler shared advice on how to cope.

New York City judge refuses to block Eric Adams' homeless directive to forcibly hospitalize mentally ill

A Manhattan federal judge rejected a request for emergency relief from New York City Mayor Eric Adams' homeless directive to involuntarily hospitalize the mentally ill.