Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says
NEW YORK (AP) — Teen drug use hasn’t rebounded from its drop during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results from...
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Christmas can be tricky for kids with separated parents. Here are 5 tips to help them cope
For many children, Christmas and other festivities are a time of excitement and joy. But for those dealing with separation – whether their parents have...
African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes
A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind,...
Workplaces need to do a better job at supporting menstruating workers
Menstrual leave employment policies allow employees experiencing painful menstrual cycle-related symptoms or illnesses, such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) to take time...
3 surprising vegan foods that can make you sick this summer
It’s a common myth that only food of animal origin, such as meat, seafood, eggs and dairy, can give you food poisoning. But many plant-based...
How home fragrances can impact indoor air quality – and your health
During winter, many of us use fragrances to help create a cosy, festive feeling in our homes. From gingerbread, cinnamon and pine scented candles to...
208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled...
Why you should never kiss a baby
There is a cognitive bias called “the curse of knowledge” (sometimes also called “the curse of expertise”). It happens when you incorrectly assume that everyone...
Which health insurance plan may be right for you?
Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for a plan. Shoppers...
What is methanol? How does it get into drinks and cause harm?
Two Australian teenagers, Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, have died after experiencing suspected methanol poisoning while they were travelling in Laos. They are among six tourists reported to have...