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A randomized study reported that parents who received mindfulness-based stress management plus nutrition and activity education had lower stress, and their young children showed healthier eating and less weight gain compared with an education-only group.

A ResMed survey found 53% of respondents reported good sleep at most four nights a week, and Dr. Carlos Nunez said TikTok's algorithm can trigger dopamine spikes that make it harder to fall asleep.

Some parents and researchers say ADHD includes strengths like creativity and hyperfocus, while experts note rising diagnosis rates and debate how environment and schooling shape its expression.

Experts describe 'bedtime stacking'—doing tasks from bed before sleep—as a growing Gen Z trend that can weaken the bed-sleep association, delay sleep onset, and contribute to night awakenings and worsened insomnia for some people.

Fremont topped WalletHub’s list as the happiest large U.S. city for a seventh consecutive year, with high life satisfaction and low depression rates; Mayor Raj Salwan said the recognition reflects community strength but that rankings are not the finish line.

Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens presented a proposal during contract negotiations asking for formal staffing standards that they say would cover about 900 nurses and advanced practitioners. UPMC said it sets staffing to match real-time needs and warned that fixed ratios can have unintended consequences.

A randomized trial of 82 adult smokers found a single high dose of psilocybin, combined with 13 weeks of talk therapy, led to over 40% quitting at six months versus about 10% for nicotine patches; the study was published in JAMA Network Open.

The article reports that hair growth oils can support scalp and follicle health, and that the author researched, tested, and identified 16 hair growth oils for different hair types.

A Mattress Firm State of Sleep survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found average nightly sleep of 6.6 hours versus a reported ideal of 7.1 hours, and the report links persistent tiredness to sleep habits and bedroom environment.

Some expatriates leaving Dubai amid regional tensions have reportedly abandoned pets, local shelters say they are overwhelmed, and Dubai Municipality has launched a pilot 'Ehsan Stations' program to feed stray animals.

Allergy season often begins in March in many parts of the United States, and experts in the article say preparing ahead can reduce peak symptoms as trees and grasses release pollen.

Costco has partnered with Sesame and IVI RMA to provide virtual fertility intake, monthly pre-conception guidance priced at $99 for members and $119 for non-members, and access to discounted clinic services; the companies report medication savings up to 80% and other cycle cost reductions.

A trial of 958 adults (average age 70) found daily multivitamin use for two years modestly slowed several measures on epigenetic clocks, with about a four-month reduction on five biological aging measures; benefits were greater for participants who were biologically older than their chronological age at baseline.

A review of 22 studies found that people who regularly drank around three to four cups of black tea daily showed reductions in markers of inflammation, with larger effects reported among those with higher baseline inflammation.

A Mass General Brigham study reported that multivitamins were associated with slower biological ageing in people over 70, and experts highlighted common nutrient shortfalls in later life while naming omega‑3, vitamin D with K2, B vitamins, magnesium and NMN as frequently discussed supplements.

Maine mailed nearly 700 letters encouraging PFAS blood testing but had recorded only 164 positive tests by mid-February; officials and health providers say reluctance, insurance gaps and access barriers are limiting participation.

The FDA approved generic leucovorin for an ultrarare genetic disorder that limits folate delivery to the brain, and said evidence mainly supports use for that specific mutation rather than broadly for people with autism.

The FDA approved leucovorin (a synthetic form of vitamin B9) to treat cerebral folate deficiency, an ultra-rare neurological condition, and agency officials said there is insufficient evidence to support its use for autism symptoms.

The FDA approved leucovorin (folinic acid) as the first treatment for cerebral folate deficiency after a review of published studies; the decision follows earlier public attention when the drug was discussed as a possible autism therapy.

A mother says repeated tight braids done by others have left her young daughter with thinning at the hairline, and she plans to speak with the child's father to coordinate hair appointments.

The Max Strus Family Foundation has provided $10,000 grants to young patients and funded a Chicago mental-health nonprofit that is expanding school workshops; the foundation distributed about $160,000 in 2025.

Research links consistent, plant-rich dietary patterns and foods containing melatonin or tryptophan with modest improvements in sleep over time; late eating, caffeine, sugary drinks, alcohol and ultra-processed foods are associated with poorer sleep outcomes.

A sleep expert, Dr. Lindsay Browning, says waking in the middle of a roughly 90‑minute sleep cycle can cause sleep inertia, and timing sleep to about 7.5 or 9 hours is more likely to coincide with lighter sleep stages.

A GoFundMe for Hall County teacher Jason Hughes has surpassed $390,000 to support his wife and two young sons after he died during a senior prank; a driver faces a vehicular homicide charge and five students face misdemeanor charges.

A Hebrew University study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology reported that cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabigerol (CBG) reduced liver fat and improved metabolic markers in experimental models; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects about one-third of adults.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said state agents removed over 3,300 kratom and related 7‑OH products, and the California Department of Public Health has treated kratom products as illegal to sell since October.

Medical debt can build quickly and is a common factor in bankruptcy; nonprofit programs such as debt management plans and hospital financial assistance applications helped one family resolve their balance.

A 32-year-old MD/PhD student at Penn has a rare inherited form of ALS and is working with a Penn researcher to develop a gene therapy; her father died of the same form in 2024.

The family of Georgia teacher Jason Hughes says they want charges dropped and asks for mercy after officials reported five teens carried out a toilet-paper prank during which Hughes slipped and was struck by a vehicle; one teen faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges and the group has been released on bond.

CNN Underscored tested 10 SAD light therapy lamps and named three top models: Circadian Optics Lumos 2.0, Carex Day‑Light Elite, and Circadian Optics Lora. The review measured light output, evaluated design and durability, and included expert guidance on timing and medical consultation.