Republican senators seek details on a $9.7 million NIH study about puberty blockers for transgender youth, raising ethics concerns.

Republican senators have requested details from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about a $5.7 million study on puberty blockers for transgender children, which has grown to $9.7 million. The senators, including Bill Cassidy and Ted Cruz, are seeking annual progress reports and raising concerns over the study's transparency and ethics. The study, not yet published, has sparked debate over the use of puberty blockers, with some states banning their use and medical experts raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

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