Langone Medical Center halts gender treatments for youth following lawsuit
NYC Medical Center Stops Gender Surgeries for Minors In a significant shift, Langone Medical Center in New York City has decided to halt surgeries and hormone treatments for children struggling with gender identity. This change might have seemed unexpected just a few years back. For years, medical experts have insisted that surgeries for minors are […]
Models at New York Fashion Week are spending more than $2,000 on beauty treatments and high-end workouts before the runway shows: ‘It’s a continuous effort’
The High Cost of Looking Fabulous at New York Fashion Week It’s no secret: looking stunning isn’t easy or inexpensive. Models strutting their stuff during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) may possess natural beauty, but they still invest heavily to ensure they shine on the runway. “It requires ongoing maintenance, not just showing up and […]
How personalized skincare treatments can effectively treat acne
For much of my life, especially from my teenage years into adulthood, dealing with acne felt less like a skin condition and more like a personal failure. I was following all the advice: using gentle cleansers and a barrage of active ingredients like AHA and BHA. I consulted with doctors, estheticians, and even influencers long […]
Experts anticipate significant changes to weight-loss treatments in 2026.
The weight loss landscape is buzzing this year, thanks to some significant research progress on GLP-1 medications and various strategies. Experts in this field shared their forecasts for what we can expect by 2026. Part 1: Transition to Holistic Treatment Dr. Peter Balazs, a specialist in hormones and weight loss across New York and New […]
Doctors were improvising with transgender treatments on vulnerable children like me
Reflections on Gender-Affirming Care It seems like, for many involved, this is just a process of getting through things. A clinician from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) mentioned that they felt like everyone was “winging it.” I think that’s kind of telling. Maybe we’re all just stumbling along together. The “it” they […]
Sutter Health in Sacramento stops transgender treatments for minors
Sutter Health, a healthcare provider based in Sacramento, has announced that it will stop offering transgender surgeries to minors. This decision, as reported by the San Francisco Standard, will take effect on December 10. One East Bay parent, Julie, expressed her concern regarding her transgender son, who was scheduled to receive puberty-blocking injections on January […]
HHS report reveals risks of transgender medical treatments for children
HHS Report Raises Concerns About Transgender Medical Procedures for Children The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a peer-reviewed report that highlights serious long-term risks associated with medical procedures aimed at changing a child’s biological sex. This comes as Democrats continue to advocate for transgender issues before the Supreme Court. HHS Secretary Robert […]
James Van Der Beek Sells ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Items to Fund Cancer Treatments
James Van Der Beek Auctions Memorabilia to Fund Cancer Treatment Actor James Van Der Beek is now selling memorabilia from the beloved 1990s series Dawson’s Creek to assist with his ongoing cancer treatment. The 48-year-old has been facing stage 3 colorectal cancer since last year, which has significantly impacted both his personal and professional life. […]
Inside a NY clinic for beauty and longevity, where celebrities receive peptide treatments
Luxury Beauty and Wellness Retreat in Manhattan It’s quite the destination, really. Set up like a lavish hotel rather than a typical clinic, this intimate space has become a go-to spot on the Upper East Side for elite athletes, influential figures, and celebrities. The Georgia Louise Beauty Longevity Atelier blends beauty with bio-innovation. Picture treatments […]
Treatments on hold as government shutdown affects telehealth program
MINOKA, IL — Bill Swick is living with a rare degenerative brain condition that affects his motor skills and ability to communicate. Rather than commuting for an hour to a speech therapist in downtown Chicago, he had been able to schedule virtual appointments from home. But for the past month, he hasn’t been able to […]