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American Kids Have Become Increasingly Unhealthy Over Nearly Two Decades, New Study Finds
A large-scale JAMA review of eight national datasets reports that obesity, chronic disease, and mental health conditions have all climbed among U.S. children since 2007, widening mortality disparities with other wealthy nations. Researchers attribute the worsening outlook to factors such as premature birth, firearm injuries, and traffic crashes and warn that current policies may deepen the crisis. (Source: The Associated Press)
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How Social Media Fuels Teen Anxiety
New Jersey clinicians and educators report a sharp rise in teen anxiety and depression as image-driven platforms foster relentless comparison, cyberbullying, and disrupted sleep patterns. The article details emerging responses including school phone restrictions, parent education campaigns, and therapy programs that promote healthier online habits and more face-to-face interaction to safeguard adolescent mental health. (Source: MyCentralJersey)
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Irvington Used Opioid Settlement Money as ‘Slush Fund’ for Concerts, Watchdog Says
A state comptroller report says Irvington redirected $632,000 in opioid settlement funds to finance two 2023 and 2024 opioid awareness concerts, channeling much of the money to a township DJ and spending on items such as popcorn, VIP trailers, and advertising instead of addiction services. Township officials dispute the findings and have sued the watchdog, but after the state Supreme Court cleared the report’s release the comptroller called for stricter oversight to prevent future misuse of settlement dollars. (Source: New Jersey Monitor)
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Judge Vacates Trump Administration's Removal Of Health Web Pages
A federal district judge struck down directives that had forced multiple agencies to delete extensive health webpages and datasets after President Donald Trump’s January order on gender and sex policy, ruling the removals were arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. The court ordered the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Personnel Management to restore the information but left open the option for the administration to pursue a lawful process for any future revisions. (Source: Fierce Healthcare)
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