May 5, 2023 Teens are turning to Snapchat's 'My AI' for mental health support — which doctors warn against Some teens have turned to Snapchat's My AI for mental health support — but medical experts caution that using the chatbot for this purpose could present risks. 91±¬ÁÏ Digital shares details.
May 4, 2023 Boston doctors perform surgery on baby's brain while still in the womb: Infant 'progressing remarkably well' In groundbreaking surgery, an infant had brain surgery in utero to correct VOGM, or Vein of Galen malformation. The baby is home and doing well; doctors comment on the case.
May 2, 2023 Surgeon general releases advisory calling for improved social connection With the goal of increasing social connection, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released an advisory titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation." 91±¬ÁÏ Digital sought reaction.
May 2, 2023 HHS uses National Adolescent Health Month to 'expand sexual and reproductive health' The Biden administration began “National Adolescent Health Month" Monday with a call to “expand sexual and reproductive health information and services."
May 2, 2023 Middle school teacher issues dire warning amid claims she was forced to hide student's gender identity California teacher Elizabeth Mirabelli told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that school policies keeping a student's gender identity from parents effectively teaches children to be deceptive.
May 1, 2023 Wisconsin Republican proposes across-the-board social media limits for minors A bill introduced by Republican Wisconsin state Rep. David Steffen would impose restrictions on all social media use by minors in the state.
May 1, 2023 I’m a doctor who survived stage IV cancer. Euthanizing children isn’t medical care The Netherlands announced that it will broaden its regulations on euthanasia so that doctors can end the lives of terminally ill children. This is not medical care; it’s barbaric.
April 30, 2023 Nevada children have experienced rare brain infections and abscesses as CDC investigates After infections and brain abscesses in children tripled last year in southern Nevada, the CDC is investigating. 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke with the pediatric neurosurgeon who treated the cases.
April 29, 2023 Parents of multiple children might be getting it all wrong — here's how to connect with each kid In a busy, demanding world, how do parents make sure each child is given one-on-one time — and that parents truly connect with each kid? Here are three ways parents can make each child feel special.
April 29, 2023 Melatonin gummies found to contain potentially dangerous levels of the hormone: study Over 60% of surveyed adults who take melatonin use the gummy form — but a recent study suggests the contents of gummies might have dangerous levels of melatonin and even CBD.