HEALTH RISKS

Sep 19 2025HEALTH

What's the Deal with Choking Trends on TikTok?

TikTok is full of trends, but one that's been causing some concern is the #chokekink trend. This trend involves videos about sexual choking, which has become quite popular among young people. In a recent study, researchers looked at 96 videos related to this trend over two days. They found that most

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Sep 16 2025HEALTH

Menopause Relief: Weighing Hormone Therapy's Pros and Cons

Menopause can be tough, with symptoms like hot flashes and sleepless nights making life difficult. Many women turn to hormone therapy for relief, but it's not always straightforward. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing some of the warnings on these treatments, sparking a

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Sep 08 2025HEALTH

Alcohol and Cancer: What's the Real Story?

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken back a report that said even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer and other health problems. This has started a big discussion among experts, groups that support certain causes, and companies that make alcohol. The report was sup

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Aug 29 2025HEALTH

Painkillers and the Hidden Threat to Your Health

Everyday painkillers might be doing more harm than good. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen, found in Advil and Tylenol, are taken by millions to ease headaches and reduce fevers. But new research suggests these common drugs could be making bacteria stronger and harder to treat. Scientists in Australia fo

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Aug 20 2025HEALTH

How Sickness Might Stir Up Old Cancer

Cancer can hide in the body for years, like a silent sleeper. Now, scientists have found that catching the flu or COVID-19 might wake these sleeping cancer cells up. This isn't just about feeling sick for a while. It's about how these viruses can cause trouble long after you're better. Researchers

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Jul 30 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Kratom Controversy: A Closer Look at the Latest FDA Move

The FDA is stepping up its game against a specific chemical found in kratom products. This compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. Health officials are sounding the alarm, suggesting a nationwide ban. Kratom, a plant from

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Jul 29 2025HEALTH

Why U. S. Health Officials Are Targeting a Kratom Ingredient

U. S. health authorities are sounding the alarm about a specific chemical found in kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia. This chemical, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending a n

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Florida's Hidden Water Danger: Who's at Risk from Flesh-Eating Bacteria?

Florida's warm waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This year, four people have died from infections caused by it. The bacteria loves warm seawater and can enter the body through open wounds or contaminated food, like raw oysters. It's unclear how the recent victims in F

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Florida's Hidden Water Danger: Flesh-Eating Bacteria on the Rise

Florida's warm coastal waters are home to a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria can cause severe infections, and sadly, four people have died from it this year alone. The bacteria love warm, brackish water, and they can be found in places where people often swim and enjoy seaf

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Coffee Enemas: A Risky Trend You Should Avoid

Social media is buzzing about a new trend: coffee enemas. This involves injecting coffee into the colon, a practice that some believe helps detox the body. But doctors warn that this trend is not only unproven but also potentially dangerous. Coffee enemas are part of an alternative therapy called G

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