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Teens Are Quitting Sports as Social Media Ups Body Image Concerns

Kids who get discouraged by idealized athletic bodies on social media may end up dropping out of sports, a small study suggests. In a preliminary…

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A Tropical Skin Infection Spread by Sand Flies Is Spreading in the U.S.

Climate change is bringing diseases once considered tropical afflictions to the United States, and new research warns that a parasite spread by sand flies may…

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Mom’s Curling Iron Can Be Big Burn Hazard for Kids

Tens of thousands of U.S. children received burns over a decade from beauty devices found in many homes: curling irons. “Hair styling tools are a…

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FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory…

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Could a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?

Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change. The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905,…

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Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter

Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found…

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U.S. Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters Jumped 21% in One Year

E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere — and injuries related to their use are soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new…

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Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes

“Trigger warnings” are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don’t work, according to new…

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Americans Can Expect to Spend Half Their Lives Taking a Prescription Drug

Americans born in recent years can likely count on taking prescription drugs for about half their life, according to new research. For males born in…

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New Technology Could Predict Your Teen Driver’s Risk for a Crash

When your teen gets a driver’s license, you’ll likely have mixed emotions. While you’re off the hook for carpools, it’s scary to think about your…

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Think You’re Not a ‘Helicopter’ Parent? New Poll Finds Many Are

As kids grow up, their desire to venture out on their own and gain some independence is natural. And a new national poll suggests that…

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In Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed an Average of 60 Pounds

A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds. “In…

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