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Health July 18

Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.

Health July 17

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Major hospitals including Rush Medical Center halt gender surgeries and hormone treatments for youth under age 18 following President Trump's executive order against procedures for minors.

Food-Drink July 17

Popular snack brand makes big change to favorite product amid 'natural source' ingredients push

Welch's Fruit Snacks commits to eliminating artificial dyes linked to hyperactivity in children, with a complete portfolio transition to natural colors planned by early 2026.

FOOD July 14

America's dairy farmers and ice cream producers agree to quit using artificial colors

U.S. dairy farmers and ice cream producers have agreed to eliminate artificial colors by 2027 as part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative in the Trump administration.

Crime July 12

Parents face possible arrest, steep fines in military town's tough new approach to combat youth crime

Mayor Mitch Colvin introduces youth curfew in Fayetteville to address rising juvenile crime, prohibiting minors from public spaces between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. with specific exceptions.

Digital Originals July 10

Mom of five fights tech addiction as study shows screens shrink children’s brains

Michigan homeschool mom Ginny Yurich founded "1000 Hours Outside" to empower families to spend more time outside despite technology at everyone's fingertips.

Children's Health July 8

Children's health declines in last 17 years, study finds

A new study shows American children experienced increased rates of obesity, sleep problems, depression and other conditions from 2007 to 2023.

Health July 3

First lady Melania Trump makes 'heartwarming' visit to kids at hospital for 'Be Best' event

First lady's visit to Children's Hospital featured patriotic crafts, gifts for young patients, and the "Eternal Flame" rose, highlighting her "Be Best" initiative.

Health July 3

'I'm an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July'

Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.

Foodborne Illness June 27

Butcher shops close as E. coli outbreak kills 12-year-old girl, hospitalizes 21 children

A deadly E. coli outbreak in northern France has left a 12-year-old girl dead and 21 children hospitalized, with nine patients developing hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Health June 27

Disposable vapes more toxic and carcinogenic than cigarettes, study shows

New UC Davis study finds that illegal disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous levels of toxic metals like lead and nickel, presenting a higher cancer risk than cigarettes.