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Beware ‘granny’s purse syndrome’ — pediatrician warns of scary way grandparents may accidentally endanger kids
“Granny’s purse syndrome” is responsible for up to a fifth of accidental child poisonings, and one pediatric emergency medicine doctor is warning people how to keep their children safe this holiday season and year-round.
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๊ My toddler stubbed his toe — then we found out he had cancer
ಌ Zakariyah, known as Zak, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2022 after his parents noticed his toe injury wasn’t healing.
This common diet mistake is ruining your energy levels — blame the '90s
🌱 A doctor has shared the better way to eat for more energy — and some extra tips for an added boost.
I'm a psychiatrist — start the day by saying these 8 words out loud to beat negative thinking
🌸 Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist in California whose A-list clientele includes Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, has taken to TikTok to share the positive morning affirmation that he...
🦩 This texting habit means you have higher emotional intelligence, according to science
🌺 "The way we interact during virtual communications may reveal something more about ourselves," the researchers said.
🐽 Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds
▨ High doses of vitamin C could be a new breakthrough in treating cancer.
ಞ GLP-1 discovery may offer even better appetite suppression than Ozempic
💖 A recent KFF Health Tracking Poll found 12% of adults have taken a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic at some point.
🦩 Now ultra-processed foods may give you bone disease — a change to your thighs is to blame
✨ Add debilitating bone disease to the growing list of ailments attributed to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
I'm a backup dancer turned neurologist — why busting a move's one of the best ways to fight dementia
🐼 He explained exactly how dancing can help you fight dementia — especially if you have no rhythm.
Infants developing 'werewolf syndrome' after parents take popular hair-loss drug: report
൲ Eleven cases of hypertrichosis — commonly known as “werewolf syndrome” — has developed in babies throughout Spain.
The biggest signs at age 60 you'll develop dementia at 80 — it's bad news for teetotalers and slackers
💎 RAND examined 181 potential risk factors, including demographics, socioeconomic status and health behaviors, to see which were most associated with developing dementia.
ꦯ Hidden ingredient in your perfume can lead to heart problems, obesity and infertility
🐈 You might not see it listed in your perfume's ingredients, even if it's there.
I'm a doctor — here's the truth about TikTok's 'natural boob job' trend
🔯 A doctor has revealed the truth about a viral TikTok claim that one key food item can miraculously boost women’s breast sizes.
𒐪 Your periods are more likely to be painful if you have this seemingly unrelated condition
💟 While there are plenty of reproductive issues that can lead to worse periods — fibroids, endometriosis, and cervical stenosis, to name a few — new research suggests that another issue...
꧃ This specific type of body fat could predict Alzheimer’s up to 20 years before early symptoms
♎ New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.
Alcohol deaths have doubled since 1999 — here's why young women are the most likely to suffer the effects
🌜 No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over...
I’m a poop doctor — what to do if you haven’t gone since Thanksgiving, opt for 'mush' or 'push'
🌱 With this doctor's tips, the more you know, the more you go.
Some men think more testosterone can save a sexless marriage — here's why it's not that easy
꧋ There's no shortcut to good sex.
I have schizophrenia — this is what it's like to live with my freaky hallucinations
ﷺ A woman who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia is sharing her terrifying experience with the chronic mental disorder.
Here's how much your stomach expands after a huge meal — and the size will shock you
🐼 Your waistline isn't deceiving you — the Grinch's heart isn't the only thing growing three sizes this season.
🌳 I’m a dietician — reheating these 3 common foods in the microwave is a danger to your health
🐼 Leftovers are always a hit after Thanksgiving, but one expert has revealed the foods that should never be reheated due to the health risks they pose.