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South Carolina lawmakers bring bill banning surgeries, medications for trans minors to House floor

South Carolina lawmakers are advancing a bill in the House banning hormone therapy, the prescription of puberty-blocking drugs and gender transition surgery for anyone under 18.

True vegan lifestyle: Exploring the journey to compassionate eating

Explore the profound values of vegan living, embracing compassion, health and sustainability. Discover how this conscious choice shapes a brighter, more mindful future.

Hearing aid use could help people extend their lives, USC study finds

Research by Keck School of Medicine of USC found that people who wear hearing aids regularly have a 24% lower risk of mortality. A lead researcher and geriatrician detailed the benefits.

'Wellness shots' at home can help you beat the cold that's hampering you: Try the recipe

Here's an easy at-home recipe for "wellness shots," a concoction that some say helps boost their immune system and fight off colds, especially during cold and flu season.

California could ban tackle football for kids under 12 over health concerns

Lawmakers in California will begin debate on a bill Wednesday that would ban tackle football for children under the age of 12, citing potential health and safety concerns.

Seniors in New York City share New Year’s resolutions for 2024: ‘Never too late’

Three women, all in their 90s, are residents at Sunrise at East 56th, a senior living facility in Manhattan, New York, and shared their New Year's resolutions and words of wisdom.

Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes

A new study has found that many adults slept somewhat or much worse last year than in earlier years — and that they're desperate for decent shuteye. Here are other findings, plus tips for better sleep.

Women rage against pre-teen ‘Sephora kids’ on social media, store employee talks about ‘mean girl antics'

Customers and employees of beauty retailers like Sephora and Ulta are taking to social media to air grievances against the influx of pre-teen girls wreaking havoc in stores.

Screen time for kids under age 2 is linked to sensory differences in toddlerhood, new study finds

Screen time for children under 2 years of age could result in "atypical sensory" behaviors and other processing issues, a study from Drexel University suggests.

Annual breast cancer screenings linked to lower risk of death, study finds

Women who were screened for breast cancer on a yearly basis were shown to have a 17% lower risk of death compared to those who received screenings every two years, according to a new study.