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Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

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Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors. The court ruled 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the opinion. The court’s three liberal justices dissented. “This case carries with it the weight of fierce scientific and policy debates about the safety, efficacy, and propriety of medical … Read more

Increased screen time linked to aggression, anxiety, low self-esteem in kids, study finds

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Increased screen time linked to aggression, anxiety, low self-esteem in kids, study finds

A major international study looking at nearly 300,000 children has revealed a two-way link between the amount of time kids spend on screens and their emotional and social well-being. Children who spent more time using devices like TVs, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles were at a higher risk of developing problems like aggression, anxiety, and … Read more