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20 Oct
Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
19 Oct
COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a Rare but Serious Autoimmune Disorder, New Study Finds
In a new study, participants recently infected with COVID-19 were six times more likely to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome, where the immune system attacks the nerves.
18 Oct
Adult ADHD Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
A new study finds adults with ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those without the condition.
Drive to Be 'Perfect' Parent Isn't Healthy, Survey Finds
Parents striving to be “perfect” will never attain that goal, and the aim isn’t even healthy for their families, a new study says.
The risks of striving for perfection are such that researchers have now created a scale to help parents track their burnout and, if necessary, counter it.
The first-of-its-kind Working Parent Burnou...
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How Bad Was Beethoven's Lead Poisoning?
No one knows what caused the liver and kidney disease that led to Ludwig van Beethoven’s untimely death.
But one popular theory – that high lead levels killed the great composer – should be ruled out, researchers argue in the journal Clinical Chemistry.
Analysis of samples taken from preserved locks of Beethoven’s ha...
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Big Rise in Emergencies Involving Synthetic Weed Among Kids, Adults
Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding so-called synthetic cannabis jumped 88% between 2021 and 2022, as use of these legally sold products rose, research shows.
Synthetic cannabis contain varying forms of the active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC and THC-O acetate.
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Study Finds Heart Damage in 'Couch Potato' Kids
Children and young adults who are couch potatoes could wind up with enlarged hearts, increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke and early death.
Sedentary behavior contributed as much as 40% to the total increase in heart size between the ages of 17 and 24, researchers found.
Further, a lack of movement helped enlarge teens’ hea...
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Planters Peanut Products Under Recall Due to Listeria Risk
Planters peanut products sold at Publix and Dollar Tree in five states are being recalled due to the risk of Listeria contamination, maker Hormel announced.
The products are Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (4 ounces) and Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts (8.75 ounces).
So far, there have been no reports of illness linke...
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- May 7, 2024
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That 'New Car Smell' Could Be Toxic Carcinogens
“New car smell” is a beloved benefit of buying a new vehicle.
However, at least part of that scent could be due to toxic carcinogens released by flame retardants, a new study says.
Flame retardant chemicals added to seat foam and other car components pollute the cabin air inside all personal vehicles, according to findings publis...
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