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Reduce screen time and ditch big tech’s grip

Reclaim your time from big tech with effective screen time reduction strategies for iPhone and Android, featuring steps to limit app usage and create phone-free zones.

The heat has a surprising effect on the brain — here's what doctors want you to know

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain.

Marijuana is not harmless. The opposite is true and the evidence keeps growing

A growing number of studies link cannabis to heart attacks, strokes, psychosis and addiction as public opinion slowly turns negative towards marijuana use.

I lost my 16-year-old son to suicide from addictive AI algorithms. We can't let Big Tech destroy our children

Jennie DeSerio, whose son died by suicide after harmful TikTok content, argues against a federal AI moratorium that would prevent states from enacting laws to protect children online.

How psychiatry and activism created the dangerous concept of 'transgender children'

The "transgender children" concept emerged from psychiatry, transforming gender nonconformity into a medical condition despite evidence most would naturally grow up gay or lesbian

Michelle Obama tells parents they must get tougher on kids' social media use despite the 'pain'

Michelle Obama discussed with psychologist Jonathan Haidt how parents need resilience to limit children's social media use and to protect their kids online.

Disposable vapes more toxic and carcinogenic than cigarettes, study shows

New UC Davis study finds that illegal disposable e-cigarettes contain hazardous levels of toxic metals like lead and nickel, presenting a higher cancer risk than cigarettes.

Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns

Sleep experts discuss mouth taping, a trend that encourages nasal breathing for better oxygen absorption and dental health, while warning about potential risks.

Single dose of 'magic mushrooms' provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find

The magic mushroom compound psilocybin shows long-lasting antidepressant effects in a clinical trial, with patients reporting less anxiety and improved daily functioning years later.

Cannabis use raises risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, other drugs, major review suggests

A new study analyzing data from millions of patients shows significant links between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events, like stroke and heart attack.