October 14, 2024 Ban on gender treatments for kids defended by Republican AGs ahead of Supreme Court oral arguments Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey defend the Volunteer State's ban on sex-change surgeries for minors as SCOTUS prepares to hear the case this fall.
October 13, 2024 Boy facing blindness gets life-changing eye surgery: ‘Such a blessing’ A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity. His doctors and mother speak about the experience.
October 9, 2024 Over 5,700 children in 5-year period had gender surgeries, most from 5 liberal states: watchdog A national database reveals more than 5,700 minors underwent gender reassignment surgeries or treatments from 2019-2023, totaling nearly $120 million in charges.
October 9, 2024 Texas babysitter’s dogs attack toddler and teenager left alone in her care: Sheriff Heather Rodriguez, 36, allegedly left the children alone in her home for unknown reasons, and that's when her four XL American bullies attacked them.
October 8, 2024 Melania Trump says Barron autism rumors caused ‘irreparable damage’ Melania Trump is speaking out in her new memoir about previous rumors that her son, Barron Trump, has autism. Psychologists weigh in on the potential harms of publicly speculating about neurodivergent symptoms.
October 7, 2024 Vaccine exemptions are rising among kindergarteners, CDC reports A growing number of kindergarteners are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the CDC. Doctors weigh in.
October 7, 2024 Down Syndrome Awareness Month: 5 key questions answered Down Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized through October. Here's everything you need to know about the condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
October 6, 2024 Lack of sleep during pregnancy could impact baby's development, study reveals New research found that short sleep duration in pregnant women can lead to neurodevelopmental delays in their children after they are born. Experts discuss the risks and how to prevent them.
October 5, 2024 Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk Research shows how much processed foods Americans eat and the dire health consequences. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein offers tips for parents to improve their kids' diets.
October 3, 2024 Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’ Actor Johnny Depp, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, dropped into a children's hospital in Spain, much to the delight of young patients.