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Yahoo Entertainment: Some parents see a villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Others see a lifeline.

Parents are sharply divided over a storyline in "Toy Story 5" that centers on screen time and device use. The movie apparently depicts technology as p…

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Luno’s $500 Sleep System Turned My Subaru Into a Comfortable Campsite—But Is It Worth the Price?

# Luno's $500 Sleep System Offers Comfort for Car Campers, but Budget Matters Luno launched a $500 sleep system designed to transform vehicles into f…

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Our Beauty Editor Swears by Red Light Therapy for Thinning Hair—Save $700 on iRestore’s Top Hair Growth Device

# Red Light Therapy Device Offers Potential Hair Growth Solution at Reduced Price Red light therapy devices are gaining attention for treating hair l…

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The 14 Best Foods for Healthy Hair Growth, According to Doctors and Dietians

# The 14 Best Foods for Healthy Hair Growth, According to Doctors and Dietitians Hair growth starts from within. Before investing in expensive supple…

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Prebiotic Sodas May Contain Less Fiber and More Sugar Than Advertised

# Prebiotic Sodas May Contain Less Fiber and More Sugar Than Advertised Prebiotic sodas marketed as health-conscious beverages often fall short of th…

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Treating ADHD With Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

Methylphenidate stands as one of two primary stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD, alongside amphetamine-based drugs. The medication works by hel…

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Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe?

# Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe? Parents hear conflicting advice about melatonin constantly. One neighbor raves about it. Another warns it away. Whe…

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Prepping Your Potatoes Like This May Raise Your Risk of a Serious Health Condition

# How You Prepare Potatoes May Affect Your Health Risk A new finding connects potato preparation methods to acrylamide exposure, a chemical that form…

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Thyroid Medication Recalled Nationwide: What to Do If Yours Is Affected

# Thyroid Medication Recalled Nationwide: What Parents Need to Know A nationwide recall affects thyroid medication, and families with children taking…

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FDA Approves ‘First-in-Class’ NDSRI for ADHD in Adults and Children

# FDA Approves First-in-Class NDSRI for ADHD in Adults and Children The FDA has approved a new medication class for ADHD treatment, marking a shift i…

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Nature Neuroscience: Autism subtypes identified using cross-species functional connectivity analyses

Researchers at the Child Mind Institute have identified distinct biological subtypes of autism using advanced brain imaging techniques that compare co…

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How to Stop Your Baby from Fighting Sleep: Tips for Overtired Babies

Babies who fight sleep often signal overtiredness rather than unwillingness to rest. When infants stay awake past their natural sleep window, their bo…

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<b><strong>Can Some People Naturally Build Muscle Faster Than Others?</strong></b>

# Can Some People Naturally Build Muscle Faster Than Others? Muscle growth isn't one-size-fits-all. Research confirms that genetics play a real role …

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Tylenol with Naproxen: FDA Approves Fast-Acting Non-Opioid for Pain Relief

The FDA has approved a new over-the-counter pain reliever combining acetaminophen and naproxen, offering parents an additional non-opioid option for m…

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Up to 5 Cups of Coffee a Day Safe For Heart Health, According to AHA

The American Heart Association has cleared coffee drinkers of a longtime health concern. Up to 5 cups of coffee daily poses no risk to heart health, a…

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Some parents see a villain in ‘Toy Story 5.’ Others see a lifeline.

Toy Story 5 has sparked debate among parents about technology use with children, particularly those with autism and developmental differences. The fil…

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A federal lawsuit challenges the development of a whites-only community in Arkansas

A proposed gated community in northeastern Arkansas called Return to the Land is facing federal legal challenge for its explicit racial exclusion poli…

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This Peptide Could Be a Game Changer for Obesity. And It's Not a GLP-1.

# This Peptide Could Be a Game Changer for Obesity. And It's Not a GLP-1. A new peptide called MOTS-C is generating buzz online as a potential metabo…

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This Common Sleep Issue Is the Top Predictor of Heart Disease For Women Over 45

# Sleep Apnea Emerges as Top Heart Disease Risk for Women Over 45 Sleep apnea ranks as the strongest predictor of heart disease in women over 45, acc…

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Why You Don't Need to Avoid Fruits, Veggies During the Cyclospora Outbreak

# Why You Don't Need to Avoid Fruits and Vegetables During Cyclospora Outbreaks A cyclospora outbreak doesn't mean your family should skip produce. F…

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Learning News: The Learning Awards 2026 Winners Take the Spotlight

Child Mind Institute's Brief Behavioral Activation e-learning course for clinicians earned Silver at the 30th annual Learning Awards, a recognition th…

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Cambridge University Press: Mapping latent neuroanatomical substrates of behavioral and emotional dysregulation in ADHD

Researchers at Cambridge University Press have identified distinct brain structure patterns that help explain why some children with ADHD struggle wit…

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The Very Real Nightmare of Sleep Apnea Treatments

Sleep apnea affects roughly 1 billion people globally, yet treatment remains frustratingly difficult to access and tolerate. The condition, where brea…

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‘Menopause Cocktail’: Can Allergy, Acid Reflux Meds Help Alleviate Symptoms?

# "Menopause Cocktail": Can Allergy, Acid Reflux Meds Help Alleviate Symptoms? Some women navigating menopause are turning to an unconventional treat…

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U.S. Military to Screen for Low Testosterone. Why Experts Are Concerned

# U.S. Military to Screen for Low Testosterone. Why Experts Are Concerned The U.S. military plans to screen service members for low testosterone, a m…

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New Study Identifies Different Biological Subtypes of Autism

# New Study Identifies Different Biological Subtypes of Autism Researchers have identified distinct biological subtypes of autism, explaining why the…

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How to De-Escalate an Autistic Meltdown

# How to De-Escalate an Autistic Meltdown Tantrums and meltdowns look similar on the surface. Both involve crying, screaming, and emotional outbursts…

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What Is AuDHD?

AuDHD describes people who have both autism and ADHD at the same time. The term is not an official clinical diagnosis, but researchers and advocates u…

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Doctors Explain the Most Common Reasons You Might Have Chills but No Fever

Chills without fever feel strange and unsettling, but they're more common than you'd think. Doctors point to several everyday culprits behind this sen…

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GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy Can Help Maintain Lower Calorie Intake for Over 1 Year

# GLP-1 Medications Help Sustain Lower Calorie Intake Beyond One Year GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy help people maintain reduced ca…

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Bloomberg: What Adults Get Wrong About Girls and Autism

# What Adults Miss When Diagnosing Autism in Girls Girls with autism often go undiagnosed for years because their symptoms look different from the te…

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