By: Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FAACT, FACMT
Marijuana (cannabis) is now legal for medical or recreational use in most
U.S. states. That means the availability of tempting treats that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is on the rise. Unfortunately, so is the unintentional THC poisoning risk these...Read More
(Editorial – Graphic Illustration – MetroCreativeConnection) <!– SHOW ARTICLE –> A group of lawmakers who repeatedly try to earn cheap political points by talking about how precious West Virginia children are to them showed their true colors Saturday in ugly fashion. Legislators had a chance to pass House Bill 5537 — Raylee’s Law, which would...Read More
Individual lawsuits People are filing individual lawsuits against social media companies alleging features of social networking apps caused them or their children to develop mental health issues from overuse. Various features – such as autoscrolling, image filters and notifications – fostered the problematic use of social networking apps which allegedly led to mental health problems...Read More
After hearing more than seven weeks of evidence, a Santa Fe jury took less than two days to decide that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, prioritized profits over the safety of children who were targeted and exploited on its platforms. The jury set a fine of $375 million, a maximum available of...Read More
If you’re someone who prioritizes wellness and has health-focused New Year’s resolutions, here’s something you might have missed: according to a study published by JAMA Network Open, perfumes and scented products could be silently harming your and your children’s health. These studies are drawing attention to a group of chemicals known as phthalates — chemicals...Read More
White House officials pressed the need for a uniting federal artificial intelligence regulatory framework on Tuesday, following the Trump administration’s March 20 recommendations to Congress. They underscored the passage of child safety bills as a critically important legislative step to comprehensive AI law. Speaking on various panels during the Hill and Valley Forum, White House Office...Read More
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Public health experts are sounding the alarm over the potential risks when kids, particularly teens, are on social media. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has indicated that social media may be playing a role in the teen mental health crisis. It’s best to delay social media use as long as you can,...Read More
ISTANBUL A US jury has ruled that Meta must pay $375 million in civil penalties, concluding that the company misled users about the safety of its platforms and allowed harm, including child sexual exploitation, to occur. This case in the state of New Mexico is the first bench trial in which the US-based social media...Read More
Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibilityJury orders Meta to pay $375 million in New Mexico child safety deception case Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:47:43 GMT (1774810063242) Gallery – News3 v1.0.0 (common) 13ed82853274a94e6d0176ba2c0f3eadf0661dd3 Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Skip to main content ———————————————— Source linkRead More
