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Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is…

New research presents promising findings on colorectal cancer treatment and prevention

Cancer Wellness Prescription drugs See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Colorectal cancer is the second most…

No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds

An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of…

Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will…

A ‘striking’ trend: After Texas banned abortion, more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage

Maternal health Women’s health Abortion rights See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow This story was originally…

NIH froze funding for clinical trials at a major university. By fall, they’ll run out of funding

New in medicine Cancer Race & ethnicity See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Angelina Brown passed…

Beauty News

Your 10-step guide to moving better

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional…

Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr. Thomas Curran says some people…

Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing thoughts for better sleep. The…

Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you need to spend plenty of…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

Latest News

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding...

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you...

Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you...

There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her...