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Health September 22

Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval

The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.

White House September 22

Trump ties autism to widely used over-the-counter drug

President Donald Trump revealed a major medical finding on autism Monday, after his administration has said that it would seek to understand the cause by September.

Health September 22

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.

Opinion September 22

There is nothing compassionate about providing so-called gender-affirming care

28 lawsuits have targeted gender-affirming care providers, while concerns continue about medical treatments for transgender youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries.

Charlie Kirk September 18

DC watchdog sues for docs on ‘modern-day Tuskegee Experiments’ giving transgender Rx to youth

Oversight Project files lawsuit demanding release of Obama-era study examining long-term effects of puberty blockers on transgender children and teens.

Health September 13

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

Children's Health September 9

Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy

A new MAHA health strategy for kids aims to bring back whole milk in schools and sets out over 120 reforms, covering areas like food labeling, nutrition, and water safety.

91±¬ÁÏ Flash September 9

Christian music star Lauren Daigle brings online child safety fight to Capitol Hill, backs STOP CSAM Act

Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle advocates for the STOP CSAM Act on Capitol Hill, pushing bipartisan legislation to combat child sexual exploitation online.

Donald Trump September 4

Trump stands by RFK Jr. after heated Senate hearing: ‘I like the fact that he’s different’

President Donald Trump stood by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. after he faced an intense grilling from senators on Thursday, telling reporters, “I like the fact that he’s different."

DRINKS September 4

Energy drinks face new restrictions abroad: Could the US be next in line?

The U.K. government proposes energy drink ban for minors, joining countries like Turkey and Sweden, while certain U.S. states consider similar legislation.

Health September 3

School vaccine mandates may go away in Southern state, surgeon general announces

Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will move to eliminate vaccine mandates in schools, citing informed consent and individual choice over mandates.