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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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