FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

Is this gum a vitamin or a candy? This can be difficult to tell, especially for children. Since 2019, there has been an increase in the number of children under the age of 4 who have been taken to emergency rooms for ingesting gummy multivitamins and over-the-counter sleeping pills like melatonin. That’s why the Food …

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FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

FDA takes first step to protect children from drugs that look and taste like candy

Is this gum a vitamin or a candy? This can be difficult to tell, especially for children. Since 2019, there has been an increase in the number of children under the age of 4 who have been taken to emergency rooms for ingesting gummy multivitamins and over-the-counter sleeping pills like melatonin. That’s why the Food …

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States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming youth mental health and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that get children addicted to its platforms. A trial filed by 33 states in federal court in California, …

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Dear Abby: I worry that my mother-in-law is in mental decline, but her children don’t seem to care.

Dear Abby: I worry that my mother-in-law is in mental decline, but her children don't seem to care.

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a lovely retired teacher. She lives an active lifestyle, volunteering at her local Boys and Girls Club and following up with her friends. The problem is that her mobility and memory are declining, and she and her family deny it. She still drives and has recently been in several collisions. …

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Raechelle Chase: Influencer Mom Whose Fitness Tips Inspired 1.4 Million People Dies Suddenly, Leaving Behind Five Children

Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who at one time had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an 'internet sensation' – died earlier this month.

A New Zealand influencer and mother of five famous for her inspirational fitness posts has died. Bodybuilder and fitness writer Raechelle Chase – who once had more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook and was described as an ‘internet sensation’ – died earlier this month. The cause of her death is not known at this …

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Mom who hasn’t seen children in 22 years says reborn dolls help her mental health

Mom who hasn't seen children in 22 years says reborn dolls help her mental health

Patrizia Bartolomei takes her reborn dolls on therapeutic play dates to meet around 20 other doll owners every three weeks – and says they have improved her mental health Woman Takes Lifelike Dolls to Therapy Group A mother who says she hasn’t seen her children in 22 years has claimed her collection of lifelike reborn …

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Will New York ban addictive social media for children?

New York authorities are pushing to ban internet companies from mining personal data and using addictive features of social media in ways that harm the mental health and development of young people.

NY seeks to require parental consent for children to use social media platforms curated by algorithms. New bills would also ban social media notifications overnight and allow parents to limit the time spent on social media per day for minors. New York authorities are pushing to ban internet companies from mining personal data and using …

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Hundreds of children waiting for mental health care – BBC News

Hundreds of children waiting for mental health care - BBC News

By Carmelo Garcia Local democracy information service October 13, 2023, 06:22 BST Image source, Getty Images Legend, The waiting list for child and adolescent mental health services is between 18 months and two years. More than 620 children and young people are waiting for mental health care in Gloucestershire, with many waiting for help for …

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Study says active children are more resistant to stress – Canadian Running Magazine

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Adults are constantly encouraged to exercise as a way to combat daily stress, but does the same advice apply to children? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland discovered that active children are more resilient and cope better with stressful situations. In other words, if …

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