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June 21, 2023

Spike in teen depression aligns with rise of social media, new poll suggests: ‘It’s not going anywhere’

The share of teens with depressive symptoms could be tied to an increase in social media use, according to an analysis of findings from an annual poll conducted by the University of Michigan.

June 20, 2023

Judge rules Arkansas law banning transgender procedures for minors is unconstitutional

A federal judge permanently blocked an Arkansas law this week that banned transgender procedures for minors, saying it violated the due process and equal protection rights for patients.

June 20, 2023

GOP presidential candidate comes out against bans on sex change treatments for minors

GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie defended allowing sex change procedures for minors, despite recent polling revealing the majority of Americans support bans on the issue.

June 20, 2023

Kids’ stomach pain is common complaint, yet many parents don’t seek medical care, poll finds

Stomach pain is a common complaint among children, yet C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, found that most parents have trouble understanding the cause and taking action on it.

June 19, 2023

UK schools to ban students from changing gender if parents disagree

Schools in the UK will be banned from letting students change their gender identity without parental consent, according to expected guidance from PM Rishi Sunak's administration.

June 18, 2023

Why Father's Day reveals an American crisis

On Father's Day, we give thanks for these indispensable men.

June 17, 2023

Shocking CDC statistics show the number of US children that received mental health treatment in 2021

A data brief released by the CDC on Tuesday indicated that 15% of children and adolescents aged 5-17 received treatment for mental health issues in 2021.

June 16, 2023

Judge blocks Indiana ban on hormone treatments, puberty blockers for minors

U.S. District Court Judge James Patrick Hanlon on Friday struck down a significant portion of an Indiana law banning transgender procedures for minors.

June 16, 2023

Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Legislature votes to end funding for pandemic-era child care program

Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Legislature voted to end funding for a pandemic-era subsidy program for child care. Democrats and childcare providers argued to continue the funding.

June 16, 2023

Border agency reassigns chief medical officer after in-custody death of child

The chief medical officer of the US Customs and Border Protection has been reassigned following the in-custody death of an eight-year-old girl.