Health Issues

Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Puberty Blockers Associated with Improved Mental Health Outcomes for Transgender Youth

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 18, 20261 comments

A large, peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Network Open found that transgender youths prescribed puberty blockers had significantly lower adjusted odds of diagnosed mood disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than transgender youths who did not receive the medications, adding new evidence to a politically contentious area of pediatric medicine.

Op-ed | Breaking the Cycle, Reclaiming Sleep in U.S Correctional Facilities

By Mariam AssemMay 18, 20261 comments

Sleep deprivation constitutes a widespread problem within U.S. correctional facilities, with insomnia rates affecting up to 81% of incarcerated individuals, a figure substantially exceeding that of the general population. This chronic sleep deficiency is directly linked to increased aggressive behavior and violence. Remedial measures, such as dimming lights, providing earplugs, and adjusting operational schedules, are deemed essential to address this public health and human rights concern.