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TikTok Is the Main Source of Health Information for a Third of Gen Z, Study Finds
A new survey finds that Americans fall prey to health-related misinformation on TikTok.
1 in 11 Americans had health issues after following advice from TikTok.
Usher Opens Up About His Child's Type 1 Diabetes Journey and How Earlier Detection Can Help
Usher is speaking out about his child’s journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D). He hopes to spread the word about early screening for T1D.
TikTok’s ‘UV Index Tanning’ Craze Can Age Your Skin and Increase Cancer Risk
TikTok’s latest harmful trend encourages people to chase high UV index readings to achieve a tan. Being outside for long periods of time when the UV index is high can put you at risk for skin cancer and premature aging.
‘Stresslaxing’: Why Trying to Relax Can Stress You Out
Stressing out about finding ways to relax can increase anxiety, leading to feeling “stresslaxed.”
How Managing Eczema Became a Slam Dunk for WNBA Star Diana Taurasi
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi is opening up about her journey with eczema for the first time. The basketball star has been living with the skin condition for decades.
Taurasi is speaking out to spread awareness and ignite confidence in others to take control of their condition.
Should you take a multivitamin or other supplement? 5 questions to ask yourself first.
Taking a multivitamin or other supplements may seem like an easy way to improve your health. But are they actually helpful?
Voluntary Celibacy—Did Everyone Really Stop Having Sex?
Celibacy is often thought of as the act of avoiding sexual relationships for religious reasons, to remain "pure," or allow for more time to devote to God. But recently the decision to go celibate for a short or extended period has become a more popular practice without any of the religious connotations.
Health Experts Debunk 4 Anti-Sunscreen Myths Spreading on TikTok
Social media influencers are encouraging a dangerous movement to avoid sunscreen.
The new anti-sunscreen movement makes several false claims about the association between sun exposure, sunscreen use, and cancer.
New Research Shows Brief Anger May Affect Your Heart Health—But Is the Emotion Ever a Good Thing?
A recent study found that brief bouts of anger negatively impacted blood vessel function.
Anger has also been linked to gastrointestinal issues, insomnia, headaches, and mood disorders.
5 Common Nutrient Deficiencies You Can Develop on Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound
While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound can help with weight loss, they may also cause nutrient deficiencies.cations cause...
She Had a Stroke at 39. Her Uncommon Symptoms Delayed Treatment
A thriving mother of two, Jenna Gibson had a stroke at 39 years old.
After misunderstanding the symptoms of stroke, she underwent emergency brain surgery to save her life.
SSRIs and Heat: Why Doctors Are Urging People on Antidepressants to Keep Cool This Summer
On social media, users are warning one another that taking antidepressants could raise the risk of heat stroke.
What Maria Shriver Wants Women to Know About Reducing Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Journalist and advocate Maria Shriver is sharing her latest work with Alzheimer’s disease.
Shriver’s father died due to Alzheimer’s in 2011.
How IndyCar Racer Conor Daly Manages Type 1 Diabetes Behind the Wheel
American race car driver shares how he drives 240 miles per hour while managing type 1 diabetes.