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#youth-health

1 week ago

'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.

9 months ago

Health

Exclusive | NYC Council looks to outlaw vaping devices disguised as school supplies: 'Crafted to deceive'

The City Council aims to crack down on illegal vaping devices disguised as school supplies in NYC to protect children's health.

5 months ago

UK politics

Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals, but pubs get reprieve

Smoking will be banned outside schools and hospitals in the UK, aimed at reducing cancer rates.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Education

'Shocking' photos of children in hospital after vaping drive down exclusions

The anti-vaping initiative in Haringey effectively reduced school exclusions and altered perceptions about vaping among students.

San Francisco

fromSFGATE

1 month ago

SF banned flavored vapes. Smoke shops are selling them anyway.

San Francisco officials cracked down on illegal vape sales to protect youth, emphasizing compliance with tobacco laws.

Gadgets

1 week ago

'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.

9 months ago

Health

Exclusive | NYC Council looks to outlaw vaping devices disguised as school supplies: 'Crafted to deceive'

The City Council aims to crack down on illegal vaping devices disguised as school supplies in NYC to protect children's health.

5 months ago

UK politics

Smoking to be banned outside schools and hospitals, but pubs get reprieve

Smoking will be banned outside schools and hospitals in the UK, aimed at reducing cancer rates.

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Education

'Shocking' photos of children in hospital after vaping drive down exclusions

The anti-vaping initiative in Haringey effectively reduced school exclusions and altered perceptions about vaping among students.

more#vaping

NYC parents

fromLos Angeles Times

1 month ago

Judge jails recycling plant owners accused of exposing Watts students to toxic waste

The owners of a recycling plant in South L.A. face jail time for exposing students to toxic waste and violating a court order.

UK news

fromwww.bbc.com

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people

Ketamine addiction is leading to severe bladder damage, particularly among young users.

#contraception

Women

The pill hasn't been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

Contraceptive usage is declining, notably among young people, coinciding with a rise in abortion rates in England and Wales.

Privacy professionals

Peadar Toibin criticises Health Minister's push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls as 'virtue signalling'

The proposal for free contraception for 16-year-old girls faces ethical resistance despite the minister advocating for access, citing medical independence at that age.

Women

The pill hasn't been improved in years. No wonder women are giving up on it | Martha Gill

Contraceptive usage is declining, notably among young people, coinciding with a rise in abortion rates in England and Wales.

Privacy professionals

Peadar Toibin criticises Health Minister's push to make contraceptives free for 16-year-old girls as 'virtue signalling'

The proposal for free contraception for 16-year-old girls faces ethical resistance despite the minister advocating for access, citing medical independence at that age.

more#contraception

#skin-care

SF parents

CA bill introduced to ban anti-aging products for kids under 18

California Assembly is addressing children's access to anti-aging products amidst rising social media trends.

California

fromwww.nytimes.com

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

California aims to prohibit sales of anti-aging products to minors to protect skin health.

SF parents

CA bill introduced to ban anti-aging products for kids under 18

California Assembly is addressing children's access to anti-aging products amidst rising social media trends.

California

fromwww.nytimes.com

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

California aims to prohibit sales of anti-aging products to minors to protect skin health.

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.

LGBT

Bay Area reacts after House moves forward on bill to ban trans athletes from women's sports

Republicans passed a bill banning transgender athletes from women's sports, impacting federally funded schools and altering Title IX.

Medicine

fromAdvocate.com

What is gender-affirming care, who uses it, and do they regret it?

Gender-affirming care is essential for validating gender identity but faces significant barriers, especially for transgender youth.

LGBT

Bay Area reacts after House moves forward on bill to ban trans athletes from women's sports

Republicans passed a bill banning transgender athletes from women's sports, impacting federally funded schools and altering Title IX.

more#transgender-rights

Health

fromFast Company

MRI brain scans on young people with eating disorders uncovered startling revelations about adult behavior

Eating disorders are common among young women and men, with differences in brain maturation affecting those with unhealthy eating behaviors.

#public-health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Canada news

Greenland And Cannabis

Greenland is shifting towards progressive drug policies to address youth cannabis use while exploring health-focused approaches rather than punitive measures.

Privacy professionals

New law to ban flavoured vapes targeting children

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly plans to ban disposable vapes in Ireland for environmental and public health reasons.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Canada news

Greenland And Cannabis

Greenland is shifting towards progressive drug policies to address youth cannabis use while exploring health-focused approaches rather than punitive measures.

Privacy professionals

New law to ban flavoured vapes targeting children

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly plans to ban disposable vapes in Ireland for environmental and public health reasons.

TikTok is full of bogus, potentially dangerous medical advice

TikTok is increasingly used for medical advice, but up to 45% of this advice is misleading or false.

fromwww.dw.com

4 months ago

Medicine

Philippines faces alarming rise in HIV infections DW 12/23/2024

The Philippines faces a significant rise in HIV infections, especially among young people, necessitating urgent health care interventions for STI testing and treatment.

fromLos Angeles Times

4 months ago

California

L.A. wants to ban using nitrous oxide to get high. But challenges loom

Los Angeles is considering a ban on nitrous oxide sales to minors due to rising concerns over accessibility and health risks.

fromScary Mommy

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

FYI: Your Kid's Cycle Will Take A While To Become Regular

Irregular periods after the first menstrual cycle are normal and can last for years.

fromwww.npr.org

Medicine

Minnesota is a refuge for trans health care. Here's how doctors are meeting the need

Minnesota is acting as a refuge for trans youth seeking gender affirming care against a backdrop of bans in neighboring states.

Medicine

fromNews Center

Youth Opioid Overdoses Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds - News Center

Youth opioid overdoses increased significantly during the pandemic, necessitating greater awareness and preventive measures among parents.