Senator Charles Schumer has called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, an energy drink backed by two of YouTube’s most popular stars, Logan Paul and KSI. The beverage contains high levels of caffeine, which has raised concerns among health experts and lawmakers, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has warned that it can be dangerous for children and adolescents. Schumer has urged the FDA to take action, and parents and buyers are advised to be aware of the potential health risks associated with PRIME.
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A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state's restrictions on Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments are invalid and violate federal laws, striking down a health code rule and a new state law. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, and the Southern Poverty Law Center on behalf of four transgender people and the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Judge Hinkle said the laws violated federal laws on Medicaid, equal protection and the Affordable Care Act's prohibition of sex discrimination, and noted that the state had not provided any evidence that the treatments were medically unnecessary or posed a risk to the health of patients.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a renewed warning about the Boppy Newborn Lounger, a popular baby pillow released in 2013, due to reports of 10 infant deaths since 2015. The Boppy Company recalled over 3 million loungers in 2021, but two more infants have died since then. The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the product and is asking online marketplaces to crack down on any attempts to sell the pillows secondhand. Parents and caregivers are advised to contact the Boppy Company for a full refund and to use only products that meet the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
A new study published in Pediatrics has revealed an unexpected jump in unexplained deaths in Black infants during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, with the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increasing by 15%. The overall infant mortality rate dropped to a record low in 2020, but the rate for Black babies in particular spiked, widening an already stark disparity. Dr. Marian Willinger noted that the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Black communities and could be a factor in the increase in SUID rates. The CDC is urging parents to practice safe sleep habits and seek medical care for their babies if they have any concerns.
Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee has signed two controversial bills into law, one of which bans gender-affirming health care for minors and the other which criminalizes certain drag shows. The legislation has been met with criticism from civil rights organizations and major medical associations, who have warned of the potential harm it could cause to transgender youth. Tennessee is the first state to criminalize certain drag shows, and is the latest in a string of states to introduce legislation attacking gender-affirming medical care for young people.