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Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free: What a Manufacturer’s Declaration Is Worth
A badge on the box, a signed declaration, and an audited third-party certification are three very different things. Here is…
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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Cosmeticorexia: How Social Media Drives Children’s Obsessive Skincare Behaviour
Mental health experts identify "cosmeticorexia" as children as young as 8 develop obsessive skincare routines…
Celebrity Mental Health: Boyzone’s Ronan Keating Reveals Psychological Impact of Fame
Boyzone's Ronan Keating discusses the psychological challenges of fame, reflecting research showing entertainment industry workers…
Trump’s Perfect Cognitive Test Score: What Montreal Cognitive Assessment Really Measures
President Trump's perfect 30/30 score on cognitive testing prompts medical experts to clarify what the…
Second Medical Opinions: When and How Patients Should Seek Additional Expertise
Research shows second medical opinions lead to changes in diagnosis or treatment in 15-30% of…
Medical Dosing Based on Race Lacks Scientific Evidence and May Harm Patients, NEJM Analysis Warns
New NEJM analysis challenges race-based medication dosing, arguing it lacks scientific foundation and may harm…