Opinion | The Cost of a Constantly Online Childhood
Teens who use social media for three or more hours a day face increased risk of depression and anxiety. Source link
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Common ADHD medication prescribed in childhood may protect against risk of psychosis
A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids. Some … Read more
Bronx early childhood center remains empty for 3 years despite city paying rent
A newly built early childhood center in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx has been ready to open its doors since 2023, but the facility remains unused despite New York City paying thousands of dollars in rent each month. It’s not the only center to sit empty. CBS News’ Jared Ochacher has more. Source link
Judge Blocks New Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department can’t implement a pared-down list of recommended childhood vaccines, the order says. Source link
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda, including new childhood vaccine schedule
A federal judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy. In an opinion issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy of Boston sided with the American Academy … Read more
Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.’s changes to childhood vaccine schedule
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent overhaul of the nation’s childhood vaccine schedule. The ruling stems from a lawsuit brought by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups against the Department of Health and Human Services, arguing that Kennedy’s changes to vaccine recommendations and … Read more
Can Pope’s childhood church in Chicago be saved from demolition?
Can Pope’s childhood church in Chicago be saved from demolition? – CBS News Watch CBS News Thousands of churches have closed in recent decades, but one on Chicago’s South Side is getting attention for its connection to the Pope. Tony Dokoupil has the story. Source link
After CDC vaccine changes, states push to keep childhood shots free, accessible
As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, a growing number of states are moving quickly to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. “States are stepping in to protect their communities proactively,” said Dr. David Higgins, a practicing pediatrician in Aurora, Colorado, and vice president of the … Read more