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Recent jury verdicts highlight how social media platforms are designed to be addictive, especially for teens who are more vulnerable to its effects. Experts suggest changes that could mitigate these dangers.
Parents share their perspectives on the new government advice limiting screen time for children under five in England, emphasizing the balance between necessary downtime and activity.
Wambūi Karanja of Kenya created a training program for families to assist them in caregiving for loved ones with dementia, inspired by her father's condition.
Four-year-old Noa-Rose contracted meningitis B despite being vaccinated, leading her family through a harrowing experience that highlights the ongoing risks of the disease.
A new study highlights how birds of prey can indicate the presence of PFAS chemicals in the environment, with significant health implications.
EL&N, a popular cafe brand in London, recently failed health inspections at two locations, raising concerns about hygiene practices behind its Instagrammable facade.
New government guidance in England recommends limiting screen time for children under five to one hour a day, emphasizing the importance of shared viewing experiences for better cognitive development.
The Healthcare Advisory Committee, including a motivational coach and health care executives, aims to modernize the U.S. health care system and improve its efficiency.
Resident doctors in England will strike for six days in April after negotiations with the government failed, raising concerns over pay and job shortages.
A new study reveals that combined sewer overflows (CSOs) are contributing significantly more pollution to England's rivers than previously realized, challenging long-held assumptions about their environmental impact.
New government guidance in England recommends limiting screen time for children under five to one hour per day to promote better health and development.
A new study reveals that 40% of gas stoves in Europe leak benzene, a compound linked to cancer, even when not in use.
The NHS delayed reporting a meningitis outbreak for two days, raising concerns about potential risks to the public as more cases emerged.
The Trump administration confirms it will not be nominating a new director for the CDC by the procedural deadline, leaving the agency without stable leadership.
The FDA is reviewing the safety of monoclonal antibody shots that are effective in preventing severe RSV in babies, raising concerns among doctors.
EL&N's St Pancras location in London received a poor health inspection rating, raising concerns about hygiene practices at its cafes.
Resident doctors in England will go on a six-day strike next month due to unresolved pay and job shortage concerns, following a breakdown in talks with the British Medical Association (BMA).
Resident doctors in England will begin a six-day strike next month after negotiations between their union and the government failed to address their pay and job shortage concerns.
The FDA has launched a safety review of RSV antibody shots for babies despite evidence of their effectiveness and safety, raising concerns among doctors that this could be part of broader efforts to undermine vaccination programs.
Only one-in-five people under 35 say they are satisfied with the NHS compared with more than a third of people aged 65 and over, according to the annual British social attitudes survey.