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January 10, 2024

California could ban tackle football for kids under 12 over health concerns

Lawmakers in California will begin debate on a bill Wednesday that would ban tackle football for children under the age of 12, citing potential health and safety concerns.

January 10, 2024

Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years — and a major new study has identified 15 factors that could increase the risk. The lead researcher and an Alzheimer's expert weigh in.

January 10, 2024

Seniors in New York City share New Year’s resolutions for 2024: ‘Never too late’

Three women, all in their 90s, are residents at Sunrise at East 56th, a senior living facility in Manhattan, New York, and shared their New Year's resolutions and words of wisdom.

January 10, 2024

SecDef Austin's 'reckless' handling of hospitalization 'undermined' constitutional commitments: expert

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization without the White House's knowledge undermined the "constitutional commitment to civilian control of the military," one expert says.

January 10, 2024

Christian school in heartland to arm, train staff amid concern with 'threats' coming 'on a regular basis'

A private Christian school in Iowa said certain staff members will be armed on campus to better protect students and teachers from potential threats.

January 10, 2024

Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes

A new study has found that many adults slept somewhat or much worse last year than in earlier years — and that they're desperate for decent shuteye. Here are other findings, plus tips for better sleep.

January 10, 2024

Women rage against pre-teen ‘Sephora kids’ on social media, store employee talks about ‘mean girl antics'

Customers and employees of beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta are taking to social media to air grievances against the influx of pre-teen girls wreaking havoc in stores.

January 9, 2024

Screen time for kids under age 2 is linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, new study finds

Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a study from Drexel University suggests.

January 9, 2024

Pentagon slammed for calling Lloyd Austin's surgery to remove cancer 'elective': 'Arguing semantics'

Doctors called out Pentagon officials for being "misleading" to the public after they called Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's prostate cancer surgery elective.

January 9, 2024

Women rage against pre-teen ‘Sephora kids’ on social media, store employee talks about ‘mean girl antics'

Customers and employees of beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta are taking to social media to air grievances against the influx of pre-teen girls wreaking havoc in stores.