Many people feel stuck between wanting healthy meals and being pulled toward salty snacks or sweet treats without thinking. These preferences didn’t start randomly—they’re shaped by years of eating foods designed to hijack your brain’s reward system. Ultra-processed foods flood your body with artifi
The sharp rise in fentanyl poisonings among young children in Washington shows a growing danger that isn’t being addressed fast enough. Kids exploring their surroundings can easily come across the drug when adults have it in the home. While fentanyl is already a major cause of accidental deaths, chi
A 20‑year‑old woman has filed a lawsuit against Meta and Google, saying that their apps caused her to lose control of her life and damage her mental health. The case raises the question: can a company be held responsible for how much we use their products? She argues that social media can beco
A recent court decision in California found that big tech firms, including the company behind Facebook and Instagram, can be held responsible for harming a young woman’s mental health. The case focused on how these platforms are built to keep users, especially children, hooked. In a separate tria
The number of children spending time on the internet in Sri Lanka is climbing fast. Because this growth is so quick, many youngsters may end up using the web more than they should. That can create a problem known as internet addiction, where the habit starts to hurt their schoolwork and relati
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. grew up in the shadow of tragedy and chaos, a young boy who lost his father to assassination and later his wife in 2013. He turned to drugs at fourteen, was expelled from boarding schools, and drifted toward a life of public scrutiny. Yet his path was not walked alone; three ke
Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec
Bridgeway Community Health is set to launch a 34‑bed medical detox and recovery facility in May at its Front Street campus in downtown Salem. The center will combine medically supervised withdrawal, primary medical care, and recovery services in a space that is nearly four times larger than its form
A California woman is set to speak in court this Wednesday about how growing up on Instagram and YouTube hurt her mental health. She started using the apps at ages six and nine, and later blamed them for depression and body image worries. Her lawyers argue that the companies profited by targeting ki
Teens today are glued to their screens, and video games are a big part of that. While gaming can be fun and even relaxing, it's easy for it to become a problem. The issue isn't just about the time spent playing, but also about how gaming affects a teen's life. Modern video games are designed to kee
