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- HealthWashington State Standard
Social Media Bans Could Deny Teenagers Mental Health Help
Social media’s effects on the mental health of young people are not well understood. That hasn’t stopped Congress, state legislatures, and the U.S. surgeon general from moving ahead with age bans and warning labels for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. But the emphasis on fears about social media may cause policymakers to miss the mental health […]
- LifestyleTODAY
My back-to-school anxiety wasn't about my kids. It was the other moms
You know the ones — with their kids in matching outfits and clutching perfectly packed bento-box lunches. I resented them, and hated myself for it.
- LifestyleNY Post
Giving your child a tablet at this age linked to serious behavioral problems: study
The study authors note that the average amount of time young children spend on mobile devices has increased from five minutes a day in 2020 to 55 minutes a day in 2022.
- LifestylePeople
Allison Holker Reveals How Her Village Is Helping Her Prepare for Back to School: 'I'm Grateful' (Exclusive)
The mom of three tells PEOPLE how she's getting ready for her kids' back-to-school and extracurricular needs, with help from Shipt
- LifestyleCNN
New study links early childhood tablet use to anger outbursts
Many parents have had toddlers melt down after taking away tablets. A new study found that tablet use may factor into a cycle of problems in emotional regulation.
- LifestyleBest Products
We Tested Dozens of High Chairs — Only 9 Are Worthy of Feeding Your Little One in
When your baby is learning to eat solid foods, you'll need a place to keep them safe. And you'll want it to look good. Here are the best high chairs to do just that.
- HealthCBS News
New study estimates 47,000 heat-related deaths in Europe last year
Researchers say this is the second-highest heat related mortality burden in the last decade, following 2022 when an estimated 60,000 people in Europe died due to heat.
- HealthTime
The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?
Regulatory hurdles aside, health care has a long way to go to accommodate psychedelic therapy.
- HealthFuturism
Scientists Develop "Smart" Insulin That Can Respond to Blood Sugar Level Changes in Real Time
Scientists have developed a type of insulin that can respond to changing blood sugar levels in real-time. The invention is being heralded as a potentially revolutionary solution for diabetics. "Glucose-responsive — so-called smart — insulins are regarded as the holy grail of insulin as they would come as close to a cure for type 1 […]
- LifestyleSlate
My Granddaughter Came to Stay With Us for “a Few Weeks.” But Her Suitcase Has Me Worried.
I’m shocked, to say the least.
- HealthCNN
At the end of the day, don’t we all want to be happy? Here are 5 ways to get there
How do you define a good life? The director of one of the longest scientific studies on happiness says relationships matter more than you think.
- LifestyleINSIDER
I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends
I have three kids, and I love my friendships with other moms. But I love spending time with my child-free friends. Our conversations are refreshing.
- LifestyleSlate
My Daughter Asked Me a Question About My Past. My Response Might’ve Scarred Her.
I was not ready for this conversation.
- LifestylePetHelpful
Woman Captures Video of Fawn Playing in the Rain and It’s Impossible to Resist
This is just too cute!
- HealthABC News
More than half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels: CDC
More than half of U.S. states are reporting "very high" levels of COVID activity as the virus continues to spread and increase in many parts of the country, according to the latest wastewater data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 27 states are reporting "very high" levels and 17 states are reporting "high" levels of wastewater viral activity. The western region continues to see the highest levels followed by the South, Midwest and Northeast, respectively.
- LifestyleWashington Post
The lice will always win
The email arrives on a Friday afternoon. The subject line is a three-word horror story: Lice at camp. “No,” I say, out loud, even though I am alone.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. I immediately flash back to last year, when my preschooler brought a headful of lice home and I paid hundreds of dollars to a trained lice-removal specialist to quell my panic, followed by 14 days spent dutifully combing my children’s hair w
- LifestyleThe Spruce
55 Best Kids' Bedroom Ideas That Will Grow Alongside Them
These kids' bedroom ideas are playful but timeless enough to grow with them. These rooms feature fun decor, function, and furniture for little ones.
- HealthThe Cool Down
Experts raise concerns after dangerous levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' appear in waterway near garment factories: 'The fashion export industry should not get a free pass'
"The water bodies are major sources of irrigation, agriculture, industrial development, and drinking water."
- HealthUnited Press International
Study: Addressing risk factors for dementia could reduce cases by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol, a new global report found.
- HealthYahoo Life
Feeling dizzy and nauseated after an earthquake? Here's why.
What the research on “post-earthquake dizziness syndrome” says.
