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admin Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know
Some Amanita mushroom species can cause liver failure and death. Here’s why experts are concerned about a growing number of…
Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time
Need a reason not to give your child a screen? It may permanently alter their brain during a critical period…
Foodborne illnesses kill millions. Make these changes to reduce your risk
You don’t have to wait on regulatory agencies to prevent deadly foodborne illnesses. Experts share what to do and how…
Americans of all political stripes want to regulate ultraprocessed foods. Is anyone listening?
Leading scientists and nonprofits who say they — and the public — are fed up with regulatory inaction back a…
Women are over-apologizing. It’s more complex than you might think
Women often apologize when there is nothing to apologize for. But do women need to apologize less — or should…
Students learn less when they use tech. So why do schools keep giving kids devices?
Many parents know they should limit kids’ screen time at home. Teachers, however, may not set those rules, and their…
Don’t throw your phone away for a fuller life. 3 changes can give you more meaning
Among the list of smartphone dangers is a disconnect with the meaning of life, author Arthur Brooks says. Brooks offers…
Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter
If you’re anxious about catching rare viral diseases like Ebola and hantavirus, experts say you should focus on preventing infection…
Nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase the risk of some cancers
Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but safer doesn’t always mean safe. New evidence suggests that…