pediatricians

A pediatrician column explains why children and teenagers are drawn to risky social media challenges and what parents can do about it. The piece outlines the appeal of viral stunts to young people seeking attention and peer approval, and encourages parents to talk openly with their kids about the dangers of copying online trends.

A pediatrician from Pensacola, Florida has been appointed to a federal health task force. The appointment was reported by WUSF. No further details about the doctor's identity, the specific task force, or the terms of the appointment have been made available at this time.