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Myth busting Australia's teen social media restrictions

CANBERRA — Australia’s social media restrictions came into effect in December 2025, triggering a domino effect across the globe as countries in Europe and Asia debated or adopted similar rules. Tog...

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Are You Really ‘Maxxing’ Your Health? What to Know About 4 Viral Health Hacks

“Maxxing” trends are growing in popularity on social media, but experts say many of these health hacks can be ineffective or even pose health risks. Olga Rolenko · Moment “Maxxing” trends ...

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Anthony Fauci’s Group Chat Is Making People Lose Their Minds

Did Anthony Fauci really get a text from Joan Baez, as his private diary suggests, wishing him a “happy fucking birthday” in the midst of the pandemic? Until now, the answer to that question has re...

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Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: 'This is not denial of care'

The sweeping policy shift announced Tuesday to end Medicaid funding for youth sex-change treatments is being hailed by at least one veteran pediatrician, who argued that the procedures were never "...

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‘Poop Pills’ Show Promise for Severe Peanut Allergy, Early Research Shows

elzauer/Moment/Getty Images A preliminary study found that “poop pills” — oral fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT) — increased tolerance to peanuts in some adults with a peanut allergy....

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Gounder Brings Clarity to Egg Freezing, AI Virus Creation, and New Trump Vaccine Order

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed Americans’ skepticism toward public health experts and President Donald Trump’s executive order on childhood va...

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Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients With AFib

New research suggests that newer blood thinners may not only protect against strokes but also support brain health in people with Alzheimer’s. Tatiana Maksimova/Moment/Getty Images A study...

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Perez Hilton’s Sister Gives Harrowing Firsthand Account Of His Disturbing Livestream As A Dark Childhood Secret Emerges

On August 4, 2026, gossip blogger Perez Hilton, 48, frightened his followers as he committed horrifying acts of self-mutilation with a knife on a TikTok livestream. After receiving multiple 911 ca...

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Taking the Stairs May Lower Your Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease

New research shows that choosing to take the stairs could help reduce your risk of heart disease and early death. baona · E+/Getty A major study has recently found that taking the stairs m...

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Meltdowns and meager meals: How bad is the situation aboard US aircraft carrier attacking Iran?

The crew of USS Abraham Lincoln is reportedly suffering from extreme mental exhaustion, supply failures, and combat pressure after months of deployment ...

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Phone data: Mother on trial for killing her kids searched about psychosis, hallucinations, suicide weeks before stranglings

Lindsay Clancy searched online about hallucinations, psychosis and the side effects of several drugs she was prescribed in the weeks before she strangled her three young children in January 2023, a...

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48 People Share The Shocking Fate Of Their Former Bullies

There’s no excuse for bullying others. Though the reality is that real life isn’t a fairy tale where good always triumphs over evil. Your bullies don’t always get what they deserve. Some might see ...

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Trump Team’s Use of Arcane Budget Rule Threatens Medicaid Coverage

About 200,000 low-income Arkansans could see major changes to their health coverage next year after the Trump administration recently informed state officials it will not renew a key Medicaid agree...

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My Husband Was Kicked Out of Hospice for Dying Too Slowly

“No more operations,” he said. It was mid-January 2026, and my then-73-year-old husband, Mike Salmon, had just started bouncing back from a three-month ordeal of three operations related to ...

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‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Cases Identified Along the Gulf Coast. How to Stay Safe

Nearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus, known as a “flesh-eating” bacteria, have occurred in parts of Florida and Louisiana. Two people are dead. bactpadamkaz/E+/Getty Images At least...

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Our Last Wi-Fi-Less Refuge Is Gone

This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here.Until very recently, airplanes were one of the last places where you couldn’t count on having good Wi-Fi. Ev...

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Why Taking GLP-1s Like Ozempic Before Bariatric Surgery May Not Lead to More Weight Loss

New research shows that using a GLP-1 before bariatric surgery may not increase weight loss. coldsnowstorm · E+/Getty A new study found that using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic or Weg...

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5 Mental Health Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic, Wegovy

Studies show that GLP-1 medications may have positive effects on mental health. Image Credit: Delmaine Donson/Getty GLP-1 medications are associated with a lower risk of worsening anxiety ...

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Doctor Lists Five Things Parents Should Never Allow Their Children To Do

Parents receive advice from everywhere, making it difficult to know which habits truly matter. However, one London-based GP has revealed the things he would never allow his own children to do. Dr...

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Readers Speak Out on Work Requirements, Federal Data Grab, Opioid Payback Cash

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Work Requirements Unfairly B...

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People With Disabilities Say Medicaid’s Limits on Income Stifle Career Advancement

MACY, Neb. — Erica Carter is passionate about her job, and she has seven acres of flowers and vegetables to show for it. Carter’s specialty is reeling in grants to support students in the Om...

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