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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 driven by social media influence.…
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Plant-Based Diet Quality More Important Than Processing Level for Chronic Disease Prevention
Major 28-year study shows healthful plant-based diets reduce mortality risk by 13% regardless of ultra-processed food content. Research challenges conventional…
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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…
Evidence review: Which supplements older adults actually need and which ones to avoid
New evidence shows older adults benefit more from targeted supplementation for specific deficiencies like vitamin…
Dawn French Highlights Loneliness Crisis Among Older Women in New BBC Discussion
Dawn French's BBC discussion highlights the loneliness crisis affecting older women, with research showing 3.83…
Your Immune System: Understanding the Specialized Cast of Cellular Defenders
Your immune system operates as a sophisticated network of specialized cells, each with distinct roles…