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Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating - CNN

Giving a tween a smartphone may increase the risk of body image issues and unhealthy eating - CNN

Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than those who don’t, according to a new study.

5-year-old girl who started going through puberty as a baby due to rare condition may freeze her eggs - New York Post

5-year-old girl who started going through puberty as a baby due to rare condition may freeze her eggs - New York Post

“The emotional impact this may have on Sienna could be devastating,” the girl’s mother said.

Naturally occurring human peptide shows promise against Alzheimer’s - newsnationnow.com

Naturally occurring human peptide shows promise against Alzheimer’s - newsnationnow.com

"The study suggests that peptide-based therapies may offer a new approach to treating complex neurodegenerative diseases."

This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People - TODAY.com

This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People - TODAY.com

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, an oncologist reveals how routine vaccinations can promote healthy aging and protect against age-related decline.

U.S. drinking patterns are diverging by age, study shows - San Francisco Chronicle

U.S. drinking patterns are diverging by age, study shows - San Francisco Chronicle

Younger adults are drinking less and older adults are drinking more, new USC study finds.

Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes - foxnews.com

Popular weight-loss drugs may play surprising role in cancer outcomes - foxnews.com

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may lower cancer risk by altering the body's immune response, but researchers say key clinical trials are needed.

New study suggests the aging brain is adapting, not declining - The Washington Post

New study suggests the aging brain is adapting, not declining - The Washington Post

As we get older, the brain prioritizes wisdom over remembering details for good reason, according to researchers.

Here’s what the drug prednisone does to your body - The Washington Post

Here’s what the drug prednisone does to your body - The Washington Post

The oral corticosteroid can bring swift relief from pain and swelling — but its many possible side effects and longer-term safety risks often outweigh the benefits.

Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue. - The Washington Post

Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue. - The Washington Post

Accounts raise tantalizing questions about what happens inside a brain afflicted by dementia and whether cognitive abilities could possibly be restored.