#youth-health
#youth-health

Government considering widening trans puberty blockers ban to include private HRT

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is considering extending the ban on puberty blockers to hormone replacement therapy for transgender youth.

more#transgender-rights

Public health

fromKqed

2 weeks ago

This Is How to Cut Hospital Visits for Kids With Eating Disorders, UCSF Study Says | KQED

Cutting Medicaid could significantly limit access to care for youths with eating disorders.

#vaping

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Teenage vaping has turned a corner' in Australia, says Mark Butler, as data shows falling rates

London politics

Forest Hill shop assistant welcomes change to refillable vapes after disposable ban

The new law prohibits the sale of single-use vapes to combat youth vaping and plastic waste.

fromNew York Post

Gadgets

'Smart vapes' slammed for targeting kids with built-in video games, phone features: 'It's a behavioral trap'

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Teenage vaping has turned a corner' in Australia, says Mark Butler, as data shows falling rates

London politics

Forest Hill shop assistant welcomes change to refillable vapes after disposable ban

The new law prohibits the sale of single-use vapes to combat youth vaping and plastic waste.

Gadgets

fromNew York Post

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

'Smart vapes' slammed for targeting kids with built-in video games, phone features: 'It's a behavioral trap'

Dangerous vapes with embedded games are designed to attract kids, raising concerns among health experts.

more#vaping

Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain

Early substance use can reveal brain differences prior to first use.

#public-health

fromThe Washington Post

France news

Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit?

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London politics

Killer pills warning extended to London schools after deaths of two clubbers

fromThe Washington Post

France news

Can France, land of smoking and joie de vivre, end its cigarette habit?

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Killer pills warning extended to London schools after deaths of two clubbers

There is an urgent warning about dangerous green and blue pills following two overdose deaths in London.

more#public-health

NYC parents

fromkffhealthnews.org

Role reversal: Millions of kids are caregivers for elders. Why their numbers might grow

Young caregivers like Joshua Yang face significant challenges including academic decline and health issues as they support family members with chronic conditions.

Children as young as 7 are using dozens of skin products on TikTok

Children's skincare routines, influenced by TikTok, pose serious health risks due to excessive product use.

Social media marketing

Teenage girls' TikTok skincare regimes offer little to no benefit, research shows

Parenting

fromMail Online

Children as young as 7 are using dozens of skin products on TikTok

Children's skincare routines, influenced by TikTok, pose serious health risks due to excessive product use.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social media marketing

Teenage girls' TikTok skincare regimes offer little to no benefit, research shows

more#skincare

UK politics

Disposable vapes ban: What you need to know as changes come into effect

The UK government is banning disposable vapes to tackle youth nicotine addiction and environmental concerns.

#vaping-ban

fromwww.bbc.com

Cannabis

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

fromwww.bbc.com

Cannabis

Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

fromIrish Independent

UK news

Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend

more#vaping-ban

fromSan Jose Spotlight

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

East San Jose leaders burned out on smoke shops - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose leaders plan to temporarily ban new smoke shops on the east side due to health concerns for youth.

How a West Texas Outbreak Threatens Measles Elimination Status

The current measles outbreak in the U.S. has surpassed 1,000 cases, with origins traced back to West Texas, emphasizing a resurgence despite previous eradication.

Public health

fromThe Local France

France's ex-PM calls 'state of emergency' over children's screen use

"If we do nothing, screens and their content will slowly kill our youth and, ultimately, our entire society," warn Attal and Rufo, highlighting the urgent need for action.

France news

Mental health

fromPsychology Today