Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like
For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe
Hey there! Ever heard of Marburg? It’s a nasty virus that can cause fever, bleeding, and serious health issues, similar to Ebola. Well, starting mid-October, the US is going to start checking passengers who've been in Rwanda recently. These travelers will go through specific airports like Chicago O’
You've probably heard that advances in medicine and technology are making us live longer. But hold on a moment. A new study says we might be hitting a top limit to how long we can live. Researchers tracked data from 1990 to 2019 in countries known for long lifespans, like Japan and Australia. The go
For years, the FDA has warned that antidepressants might lead to suicidal thoughts in youth. But new research shows these warnings might have backfired. They could have caused fewer doctor visits for depression and more suicide attempts. This is a big deal because depression is a top cause of suicid
Next week, travelers entering the US who have been in Rwanda in the past 21 days will face health screenings. This is due to an outbreak of Marburg virus, a deadly disease similar to Ebola. The virus spreads through contact with bodily fluids and has a long incubation period. Symptoms include fever,
In 2018, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) introduced the Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, funded by a generous donation. Initially, they aimed to perform 70-80 robotic surgeries annually, but they've since exceeded expectations. Colorectal surgeon Dr. Sunil Patel reports they completed around 150 s
Escondido, a city in San Diego County, California, recently had its first-ever dengue virus case. This news came from the county's health officials, who shared that the virus was acquired locally. The patient, fortunately, has already recovered. Dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes, can cause sympt
Scientists have been looking into how long kids born today will live. The news isn't as rosy as we might hope. Girls have a 5% chance of hitting 100, while boys only have a 2% shot. Gerontologist Jay Olshansky explains why these odds are lower than we think. He also tells us why dreaming of living t
Scientists have discovered that the rapid increase in life expectancy we've seen since the 20th century is slowing down. They studied data from countries like Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while life expectancy is still rising, the rate has significantly d
