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10/13/2026 · Union County
Childhood Cancer Remains Leading Disease-Related Cause of Death for UK Under-15s
Cancer is the primary disease-related cause of death among children under 15 in the UK. Medical professionals highlight key symptoms parents and caregivers should observe.
Adopted Individuals Encounter Barriers to Family Medical History Access
Individuals adopted or in care settings frequently face difficulties obtaining their family's medical histories. This lack of information can impede their ability to make informed health decisions. Access to such records remains a significant hurdle for many.
10/12/2026 · New Jersey
Adoptees Face Hurdles Accessing Family Medical History
Individuals who experienced adoption or foster care often struggle to access their family's medical history. This lack of information can hinder their ability to address potential health risks.
10/12/2026 · New Jersey
Transgender Inmates Challenge Federal Prison Policy on Healthcare Access
Attorneys representing transgender inmates have urged the Supreme Court to maintain a lower court's order. This order currently blocks the Federal Bureau of Prisons from enforcing a new policy restricting healthcare and social accommodations for transgender prisoners. The policy, implemented by the Trump administration, eliminates access to hormone therapy and items like makeup and wigs.
10/09/2026 · New Jersey
Government Review Examines Diagnoses of ADHD and Autism in Young People
A recent government review focused on younger individuals and their diagnoses of ADHD and autism. The report highlighted a shift in diagnostic patterns over time. Officials involved in the review acknowledged evolving societal and clinical approaches.
10/09/2026 · New Jersey
Family Calls for Allergy Management Ratings After Child's Death
The family of Mia St Hilaire, a 12-year-old who died after an anaphylactic reaction, now advocates for improved allergy management ratings. Mia consumed a milkshake that triggered her tree nut allergy.
10/09/2026 · New Jersey
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