Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study
Brandon Buckingham, a well-known YouTuber, has turned to his fans for financial assistance due to a sudden and severe health crisis. He shared a video expressing his discomfort in asking for help but emphasized the urgency, given his responsibilities as a husband and a father to an 11-month-old baby
In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing h
Tatiana Schlossberg, a member of the well-known Kennedy family, has shared some tough news. She's only 35 years old and has been told she has just one year left to live. This comes after she was diagnosed with a serious type of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. Tatiana found out about her illne
Parents are raising concerns about potential early cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula. While health officials are currently investigating over 30 cases since August, some families claim their babies fell ill much earlier, possibly as far back as November 2024. California health
In the Netherlands, where someone lives can greatly influence their health. A recent study looked at over 13 million adults to see if different ethnic groups live in neighborhoods with different environmental conditions. The findings suggest that ethnic minority groups might be more exposed to unhea
In Mumbai, a big problem is hiding in plain sight. Many bus workers use tobacco. This is not just a bad habit. It is a serious health issue. The city has tried to stop this. But, it is not easy. Why do these workers use tobacco? What can be done to help them quit? These are important questions. Tob
Kids and screens go together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if those screens could actually help kids stay healthy? A recent study from the University of South Australia suggests that might be the case. Researchers looked at data from over 133, 000 kids and teens under 18. They found that di
Ian Gillan, the frontman of Deep Purple, recently opened up about his health and the band's future. He revealed that he only has 30 percent vision left, which makes daily tasks like working on his laptop challenging. Gillan shared that he has to use his peripheral vision to see anything on the scree
Did you know that if you work in Michigan's food and beverage industry, you can get free mental health support? It's true! The program, called Behind You, is designed to help people in this often stressful field. You might qualify if you work at least 30 hours a week and have been on the job for six
