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What's the Deal with Choking Trends on TikTok?

September 19, 2025

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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Sleep Troubles Plague Ukrainian Soldiers

September 18, 2025

The war in Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on soldiers' mental health, with sleep problems being a major issue. A recent study looked at how common insomnia and nightmares are among Ukrainian combatants dealing with stress-related mental health issues. The study focused on 99 male soldiers aged 18 t

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How Vaccines Shape Your Body's Frontline Defenses

September 18, 2025

Vaccines are like training camps for your immune system. They help your body get ready to fight off viruses. But there is more to it than just building general defenses. Scientists are still figuring out how vaccines affect the body's first line of defense, which is in your nose and throat. The COV

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What Really Happened to the CDC Director?

September 17, 2025

A recent Senate hearing shed light on the controversial firing of Susan Monarez, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The hearing, led by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, aimed to uncover the true reasons behind her abrupt dismissal just weeks after her confirmat

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What Happens to Kids' Brains After a Mild Head Injury?

September 17, 2025

Kids can get hurt playing sports or just being kids. Sometimes, they might bump their heads and get a mild brain injury. But what does this mean for their brainpower? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at kids who had these mild brain injuries. They checked how well these kids did on tests

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States Take Action Against Ultraprocessed Foods: A New Push for Healthier Diets

September 16, 2025

States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focu

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Vaccine Rates: How Safe Is Your Neighborhood?

September 16, 2025

Vaccination rates for kids are dropping in many parts of the United States. This is a big deal because it puts communities at risk. Experts say that to keep diseases from spreading, at least 95% of children should be vaccinated. But recent data shows that fewer than 4 in 10 counties meet this goal. ...

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Menopause Relief: Weighing Hormone Therapy's Pros and Cons

September 16, 2025

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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Smart Tech Takes Aim at Cancer with Peptides

September 14, 2025

Cancer is a tough opponent, and traditional treatments can be harsh on the body. But there's hope in the form of anticancer peptides (ACPs), which can target and destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The catch? Finding these peptides is a slow and tedious process. Enter ACP-EPC, a clever

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Kidney Transplants: The Size Debate

September 14, 2025

Kidney transplants are life-saving procedures. But is the size of the donor's kidney really that important? This question has been buzzing in the medical world for a while. It's not as simple as one might think. First, let's talk about nephrons. These are tiny filters inside kidneys. Bigger kidneys