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From malpractice suits to federal bans: The coordinated push to end medical transition for minors
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (723+ words) The United States went from having no clinics specializing in pediatric gender care to over 100 in less than two decades. In 2015, these transgender clinics saw a massive patient shift " what was historically a small number of boys with gender dysphoria…...
Utah schools could soon be required to show fetal development videos to students
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (712+ words) A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb. HB315, titled Human Growth and Development Instruction, would require local education agencies to include specific…...
Taking care of Utah’s kids: One lawmaker strives to provide dental care to uninsured children
1+ week, 4+ day ago (974+ words) Sen. Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, has introduced another bill this session that would focus on children, specifically helping uninsured children have access to dental care. Throughout her 18 years in the Legislature the Senate minority leader tends to consistently run…...
Utah's families feel mounting pressure and child care is one of the most pressing issues
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (1817+ words) Rhiannon McDaniel and her husband are raising their two children in a home they bought a few years ago in Holladay, Utah. The 30-year-old mother acknowledged that her family has plenty of privilege and blessings in their lives while sharing…...
Opinion: Empowering your adult kids to build strong romantic connections
2+ week, 4+ day ago (802+ words) When your child calls to say, "We're getting married," pride and hope come first " followed closely by the natural questions: "Is this the right person for them?" "What if they're moving too fast?" "How can I make sure they get…...
What Elder Gilbert told young adults in his first social media message as an apostle
2+ week, 4+ day ago (333+ words) Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles specifically directed his first social media message as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the faith's young adults. Sitting beside his wife, Sister Christine…...
Author Arthur Brooks to deliver University of Utah commencement address
2+ week, 5+ day ago (482+ words) The University of Utah is turning to a familiar voice to send off its 2026 graduating class, announcing this week that Arthur Brooks has been chosen as this year's commencement speaker. "We are thrilled to welcome Arthur C. Brooks as our 2026 commencement…...
Silver linings: Keeping the knot tied — marriage in later life
3+ week, 1+ day ago (994+ words) My friend was perplexed. After 30 years of marriage and six children, his daughter discovered that her husband was cheating on her. Soon, they were divorced. As my wife likes to say, once the children leave the house, couples need a…...
As institute celebrates 100 years, President Oaks issues special invitation to young adults across the world
3+ week, 5+ day ago (121+ words) Prophet promises Latter-day Saint young adults "the Savior's peace, joy and divine love' As institute celebrates 100 years, President Oaks issues special invitation to young adults across the world Prophet promises Latter-day Saint young adults "the Savior's peace, joy and divine…...
Why U.S. plastic surgeons urge delay of gender surgeries for minors
3+ week, 6+ day ago (578+ words) The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has released a position statement urging an end to irreversible gender-related surgery for minors. In the statement, it calls for no such decision or surgery to be done for patients younger than 19 years of…...