April 11, 2024 Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent' Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.
April 10, 2024 Ohio Gov. DeWine delivers child-focused State of the State address Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday unveiled his 2024 agenda, which includes a host of legislative priorities focusing on children.
April 9, 2024 Convicted pedophiles could face much darker future with GOP-backed bill: 'Can't rehabilitate a predator' Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna will introduce bills increasing penalties against rapists and sexual abusers of children, including the death penalty against child predators.
April 7, 2024 Biden official Rachel Levine says early memories were of transgenderism, questioning biological sex Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health in the Biden-Harris administration, discusses questioning gender identity since childhood.
April 7, 2024 Social media expert celebrates 'wake-up call' on addiction: We need guardrails for children Dr. Nicholas Kardaras spoke to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about the harms of social media addiction and lawmakers’ efforts to limit children’s access to these sites.
April 5, 2024 Connecticut police officer forms strong bond with baby girl he saved five years ago: 'We're family' Connecticut officer Det. Michael Harton saved a baby girl at a movie theater five years ago — and now he's become her godfather. 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke to the officer and the child's mom.
April 3, 2024 Baby sleep dangers revealed in new study as nearly 70% of infant deaths were due to co-sleeping Allowing babies to sleep outside their cribs and with others can have life-threatening risks, according to a recent study by the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel of New York offered insights.
April 2, 2024 World Autism Awareness Day: How you can show your support in 2024 World Autism Awareness Day is an occasion dedicated to education and support. On the day, take extra time to inform yourself about autism and spread information with others.
March 29, 2024 US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 was at the highest level since 2013 and rose among all ages.
March 28, 2024 Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’ An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.