‘Loneliness influencers’ have no friends, but they say they’re happy. What they can teach us
The World Health Organization now classifies loneliness as a global health priority, and roughly one in four adults says they feel lonely.…
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Maternal mental health is making headlines. Experts say it’s long overdue
The summer of 2026 brought an unlikely convergence of events that thrust maternal mental health from whispered conversations into the national spotlight.…
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‘Cancer has taken so much … but it’s also given us a few things’: One family’s journey
For the McMahon family of Portland, Oregon, the word "normal" has taken on a very different meaning over the past half-decade. What…
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You want to join a clinical trial. Here’s what to know about the hurdles.
A recent online survey polling more than 2,000 adults revealed a striking disconnect in American healthcare: 71% of respondents living with chronic…
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Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is poised to become the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, a move that would place…
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How much of a cancer drug is too much? Patients, researchers challenge FDA-approved dosages
How much of a cancer drug does a patient truly need before the label's default dose becomes more burden than benefit? That…
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Creating nude deepfakes is rampant among young people — and AI safety education is lacking
Creating nude deepfakes is rampant among adolescents today, yet the classrooms they occupy have largely said nothing about how to navigate the…
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Record share of kindergartners missed required vaccines last year as Trump executive order takes aim at state mandates
The number of American kindergartners entering school without full vaccination coverage reached an all-time peak during the 2025–26 academic year, according
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‘Super movers’ reduce the risk of developing cognitive impairment
As people age, maintaining physical mobility becomes increasingly important—not just for daily independence, but potentially for preserving mental sharpness
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How much eye contact is just right?
When someone tells you to "look at me," they're asking for more than basic courtesy. New research reveals that eye contact serves…
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