August 29 Legal group sues FDA over puberty blocker records, citing alleged Biden-era cover-up A new lawsuit seeks Biden-era records on puberty blockers after FDA documents revealed officials were recommending puberty blockers despite knowledge of the risks.
August 29 Parents file lawsuit alleging ChatGPT helped their teenage son plan suicide OpenAI faces its first wrongful death lawsuit involving a minor after parents claim that ChatGPT coached their teenage son through the planning of his suicide.
August 27 Grandmother urges butter for baby, igniting family feud over carnivore lifestyle A mother-in-law recommended feeding a baby pure butter, sparking a Reddit debate and eliciting expert advice on proper infant nutrition practices.
August 27 House Democrats call on Rubio to allow injured children from Gaza into US following visa halt More than 140 House Democrats wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to allow children injured in Gaza to enter the U.S. to receive emergency medical care.
August 26 Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.
August 24 Usha Vance backs books over phones as more schools implement no-cell policies Second lady Usha Vance told students to focus on books instead of electronic devices during a visit to a Georgia school this week as part of her Summer Reading Challenge.
August 23 DNA test reveals which children are at higher risk of obesity in adulthood A genetic test has been shown to identify obesity risk in children before age 5, according to researchers, allowing preventive interventions during early development periods.
August 22 Girl with heart failure calls dad with life-changing message after 200-day hospital stay After suffering heart failure from a sinus infection, 11-year-old Ava Cooper successfully received a heart transplant and returned home after eight months in hospital.
August 21 Melania Trump’s Putin letter sparks praise from second lady Vance Usha Vance called Melania Trump a "role model" Thursday for caring about children's welfare, referencing Mrs. Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin about protecting future generations.
August 21 Meta AI docs exposed, allowing chatbots to flirt with kids Meta AI internal documents revealed chatbots were allowed to flirt with children and engage in romantic conversations until the company was exposed by Reuters.