Children's Health

Texas parents of transgender kids discuss Gov. Abbott's gender-affirming care order

4:40pm March 11, 2022

by Mallory Yu

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with two parents who are each raising a transgender child in Texas about Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to investigate certain gender affirming care as child abuse.

New York City officials announced the city will no longer take Social Security checks from children to pay for foster care.

New York City will stop collecting Social Security money from children in foster care

1:57pm March 09, 2022

by Joseph Shapiro

New York City officials announced the city will no longer take all Social Security checks from children to pay for foster care. Last year NPR and The Marshall Project investigated the common practice.

When Dr. Grace Farris' young son developed a needle phobia, she asked medical experts for tips on how to help kids who fear the jab.

Health & Safety

Bubbles, breathwork or bribery? If your kid has needle phobia, try these tips

10:45am March 08, 2022

by Grace Farris

With flu shots and COVID vaccines looming on the horizon for many kids, a doctor shares techniques that worked for her when dealing with her own child's fear of needles.

Nova and Deontre Williams-Laster, at their first check up with their midwife since giving birth at home.

Health & Safety

Black doulas in Michigan are aiding babies, mothers get a good start in life

8:56am March 03, 2022

by Michelle Jokisch Polo

In Michigan, and other parts of the country, some people are seeking Black doulas to assist with births.

The ACLU of Texas argues that Gov. Greg Abbott's instructions to investigate parents of transgender adolescents were issued without proper authority, in violation of a Texas law and the state constitution and violate the constitutional rights of transgend

The ACLU sues to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth

10:25pm March 01, 2022

by Vanessa Romo

The lawsuit says at least one family is already under investigation for providing their child with medically necessary gender-affirming care.

Texas governor calls to label gender-affirming care for trans kids as 'child abuse'

5:42pm March 01, 2022

by Wade Goodwyn

The governor of Texas wants gender-affirming treatment for transgender kids classified as child abuse. The state's attorney general agrees. But some local prosecutors say they won't bring charges.

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Abbott Nutrition has voluntarily recalled certain powdered baby formulas.

FDA warns against using another powdered baby formula after a 2nd death

5:14pm March 01, 2022

by Rina Torchinsky

The FDA now cautions against using a specific lot of Abbott Nutrition's Similac PM 60/40 after a second infant dies. Abbott voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monday.

A new report from UNICEF and the World Health Organization documents what it calls "aggressive" and "misleading" marketing of infant formula. There's special concern about efforts in low-resource countries

Health & Safety

Infant formula promoted in 'aggressive' and 'misleading' ways, says new global report

12:57pm March 01, 2022

by Fran Kritz

UNICEF and the World Health Organization issued the paper. It shows "that formula milk marketing remains unacceptably pervasive, misleading and aggressive," says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of WHO.

Texas resident Amber Briggle kisses her son. She says the onslaught of anti-trans legislation in the state is emotionally traumatizing.

In Texas, an unrelenting assault on trans rights is taking a mental toll

3:30pm February 25, 2022

by Rina Torchinsky

Texas lawmakers have proposed dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills and young people have flooded crisis lines. "It's emotionally traumatizing," says Amber Briggle, whose 14-year-old son is trans.

Wyoming Indian Boys basketball team huddle up before heading out to face the Greybull Buffalo.

This reservation has Wyoming's strictest COVID-19 rules. Student athletes are glad

11:22am February 23, 2022

by Taylar Stagner

Basketball players on the Wind River Reservation say masks keep them healthy and on the court. They're thankful the mandates won't be lifted anytime soon.

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