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• Google AI Lawsuit Alleges Chatbot Caused Teen’s Death and Exposed Minors to Sexually Explicit Content

  September 19, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Three new lawsuits allege that AI chatbots developed by Character.AI, and backed by Google, sexually exploited teenage users, contributed to suicide attempts, and exposed children to explicit content under the guise of a teen-rated platform.

• Poison Centers Report Rise in Preteen Medication Injuries

  September 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds rising medication exposure injuries among minors, with many cases linked to suspected self-harm or suicide attempts.

• Ultra-Processed Foods are a Major Contributor to Chronic Childhood Diseases: HHS Study Claims

  May 27, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates ultra-processed foods, chemical exposures and poor diet are main drivers behind chronic childhood diseases.

• Study Finds Higher Suicide Rates Among Female Doctors Than Other Women

  March 13, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  Female doctors face different stress factors in the medical profession that leads to higher suicide rates than their male counterparts, a new study warns.

• Side Effects of Singulair May Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems in Some Patients: Report

  December 6, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Federal researchers have discovered Singulair may be able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and attach to cells that govern patient moods, according to a Reuters report.

• TikTok Lawsuit Filed by State AGs Over Addiction, Mental Health Risks to Teens and Children

  October 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  More than a dozen states attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the social media site is unsafe for children, resulting in depression, anxiety, suicides and extremely dangerous stunts, known as "TikTok Challenges."

• Concerns About Ozempic Suicidal Thoughts Resurface in New Study

  August 23, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study using WHO data found that a disproportionate number of Ozempic and Wegovy users reported having suicidal thoughts, urging more research into the increasingly popular drugs.

• Social Media Mental Health Warnings Should Be Required To Protect Teens: U.S. Surgeon General

  June 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. Surgeon General says social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok should carry label warnings, alerting parents that youth who use the platforms face an increased risk of mental health side effects.

• Singulair Asthma Drug Label To Be Updated With More Prominent Warnings About Sleep Disorders, Aggression and Depression in U.K.

  May 10, 2024

  Grace Muller

  The U.K. has placed more stringent mental health warnings on Singulair, particularly for children and teens, due to increased risks of suicide, depression and anxiety.

• School Districts Joining Social Media Addiction Lawsuits, Seeking Reimbursement for Costs Necessary to Address Mental Health Problems

  May 3, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A growing number of school districts are filing social media addiction lawsuits against Meta, TikTok and other online platforms, claiming their tactics are causing mental health problems among students, which schools must address.