Adults shouting at children can be as harmful as sexual or physical abuse, study finds
Adults—including parents, teachers and coaches—houting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as damaging to their development as sexual or physical abuse, a new study finds.
2023-10-03 04:56
Police dispatched to Britney Spears' home over video showing singer dancing with knives
Sheriff's deputies were called to the southern California home of Britney Spears on Wednesday to conduct a wellness check after the singer posted a video on social media depicting her dancing with knives.
2023-09-29 04:24
Teens are using social media to diagnose themselves with ADHD, autism and more. Parents are alarmed
Some people browse TikTok and Instagram for recipes, memes and colorful takes on the news. Erin Coleman says her 14-year-old daughter uses these apps to search for videos about mental health diagnoses.
2023-07-21 03:25
Rob McElhenney shares he was diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities at 46
Rob McElhenney revealed he has been diagnosed with "neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities."
2023-07-12 23:15
Cell phones to be banned from Dutch school classrooms next year
Cell phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from January 1, 2024, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, in a bid to limit distractions during lessons.
2023-07-05 21:45
We all need 'Sushi Tuesdays': Lessons in understanding and finding a way forward after suicide
In a heartbreaking memoir, "Sushi Tuesdays," Charlotte Maya bears witness to her late husband's life, death and the aftermath with a singular purpose: to humanize the face of suicide and help readers develop a fluency in discussing mental health.
2023-06-04 20:21
Police perform wellness check on Ja Morant after cryptic social media posts, say he's 'fine'
Shelby County Sheriff's deputies say Ja Morant "is fine" after authorities performed a wellness check at the Memphis Grizzlies star guard's home on Wednesday.
2023-05-25 21:15
YouTuber Hank Green diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma
YouTuber, science educator and writer Hank Green announced on Friday that he has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.
2023-05-20 05:28
Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out
Spain's equality ministry says it will launch an app designed to monitor the sharing of chores between members of a household, as part of a drive to improve gender equality.
2023-05-18 19:24
Megan Fox says she's never loved her body
Megan Fox may be a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition cover model, but she says she still struggles with body image.
2023-05-17 22:24
Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says
An early sign of dementia in people is poor sleep, which can in turn hasten cognitive decline. The same applies to aging dogs, according to new research. The study is the first to use sleep lab techniques such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) on dogs.
2023-05-17 19:22
How much you exercise may impact your flu and pneumonia risk, study shows
We know exercise is good, but a new study shows getting enough activity may help reduce the risk of death from influenza and pneumonia. But there is such a thing as too much exercise, the study showed.
2023-05-17 07:46