Too Much Social Media Could Raise Risk for Eating Disorders
Curated images of perfect bodies — often highly filtered and unrealistic — are common on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. And a broad new review…
Drink Up: Coffee Won’t Affect Your Heart Rhythms
A new study has some heartening news for coffee lovers: That morning cup is unlikely to make your heart skip a beat. The study, published…
New Parasite Is Killing Sea Otters, and Might Pose Threat to People
A rare strain of the parasite Toxoplasma has killed four sea otters along the California coast, raising concerns about a potential public health risk. “The…
Dealing With Caregiver Stress & Burnout: A Guide
If you’ve been suffering from caregiver stress, you’ve got plenty of company. It affects about 36% of the 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the…
Florida Bill Would Ban Elementary School Kids From Learning About Menstruation
A proposed bill in Florida would prevent children from learning about menstruation in elementary school, even though some girls get their first periods in those…
Birth Control Pills Tied to Slight Rise in Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Formulation
Taking progestogen-only birth control pills comes with a slightly increased risk of breast cancer — about the same degree of risk associated with taking pills…
Scientists Pinpoint Brain Area Needed for Vision-Guided Walking
A new study hones in on what part of your brain controls walking. Researchers discovered that two main regions of the cortex were activated as…
Exercise Does Help People With Parkinson’s Disease, Review Finds
Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson’s disease, a new review finds. And any type of structured exercise is better than…
Walking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain May Make It Tougher
Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests. Being unable to…
Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans’ Daily Steps?
If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you’re not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed,…
Even Minor Traffic Accidents Can Raise a Woman’s Odds for Birth Complications
“Baby on Board” warning stickers apply even when there’s a mom-to-be in the vehicle, a new study argues. Pregnant women involved in traffic collisions are…
Poll Finds Many Parents Unaware of Kids’ Exposure to Vaping
Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes…