Trump Administration's Policies on Transgender Athletes and Gender-Transition Treatments

President Donald Trump announces transgender athletes in women's sports will no longer be tolerated. Department of Health and Human Services memo warns against dangerous medical interventions on children. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reiterates the need for evidence-based care for children. Trump administration's efforts to outlaw gender-transition treatments for minors face challenges.

Texas lawmaker proposing amendment to ban gender transition procedures for both children and adults

Texas lawmaker proposes amending state's ban on gender transition procedures to apply to adults as well, prohibiting surgeries and puberty-blocking drugs for all Texans except under specific circumstances.

Challenges in Canada's Healthcare System During the Holiday Season

Health providers in Canada are concerned about a potential surge in emergency room visits during the holidays due to long wait times and lack of hospital capacity. The public universal healthcare system is struggling to meet the needs of patients, leading to delays in access to necessary care and even deaths on waitlists for medical interventions.