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Study links excessive social media use with lowered academic aptitude
Children aged 9-13 who spent more time on social media performed worse on reading, memory and language…
Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study
Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their mental health on the line. Finasteride, a hair-loss drug prescribed for androgenetic alopecia, the most…
Ozempic and similar drugs could interfere with common medical procedure, research warns
Researchers have revealed a surprising new side effect linked to GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. These popular treatments for diabetes and…
Quitting smoking nearly doubles life expectancy for cancer patients
Patients with advanced cancer gained nearly a full year of additional life if they quit smoking, compared…
The hidden reason scientists say bottled water may not be the cleaner choice
Microplastics are a known threat to overall health — and eating and drinking from plastic containers, like water bottles, could be a great offender, researchers suggest. A new…
Study notes uptick in heart complications during pregnancy
Heart-related health problems might affect as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among women without any…
Weight-loss drugs now linked to cancer protection in women, major new study reveals
The potential benefits of GLP-1 medications continue to expand. New research has found that the weight loss and diabetes drugs — officially known as glucagon-like peptide 1…
Study finds COVID-19 damage to sense of smell can last years
A COVID-19 infection might blunt a person's sense of smell for years afterward, but so subtly they might…
Autism spectrum in adults has commonly overlooked symptoms, experts warn
One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until…
Some habits could make people more attractive to mosquitoes
Habits such as beer or cannabis consumption, or sleeping next to somebody the night before, make people…
Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease
Four American families are desperate to save their children from a devastating genetic disease. The cure exists — but it’s up to them to raise $1.15 million to fund a clinical…
Actress Kristen Bell’s easy diet trick to help stabilize blood sugar
Actress Kristen Bell reportedly uses a simple yet effective approach to biohacking. In an interview with E! News correspondent Zuri Hall on the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Bell’s…
Cancer researchers find tattoos protect against melanoma
Researchers with the International Agency for Research on Cancer announced new findings indicating the…
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain…
First gallbladder surgery performed with help of AI-guided robot
The first autonomous surgery guided by artificial intelligence is performed in Chile. Photo courtesy of…
Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions
Beta blockers are quickly becoming the hot new drug to combat anxiety. The medication, also known as propranolol, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1967…
New brain stimulation method might help relieve depression
A new type of noninvasive brain stimulation may help people with moderate to severe depression feel better…
Diabetes study reveals diagnosis gap affecting millions of people
Nearly half of adults worldwide who are living with diabetes don’t even know they have it, leaving millions vulnerable to dangerous complications. A sweeping new study,…
Trump signs memo launching crackdown on drug advertisements
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to the media after a television interview…
Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons
Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency to play high-intensity sports and a higher overall…