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TikTok videos on ADHD — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — are often not backed up by credible sources.

TikTok videos on ADHD — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — are often not backed up by credible sources. Amr Bo Shanab/Connect Images/Getty Images hide caption

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TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis

TikTok has become the go-to source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds that a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.

TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don’t trust it for a diagnosis

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Monday

The American Psychological Association has a new guide to helping teens be smarter viewers of online content.

The American Psychological Association has a new guide to helping teens be smarter viewers of online content. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption

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Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time

With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.

Here are ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Daylight saving time has started. Here's how to adjust

The time change can be hard on our health. There are more car accidents, strokes and heart attacks this week. People eat more junk food and have more migraines. Here's why — plus tips to help you adapt.

Daylight saving time has started again. Here are some tips to help adjust

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Tuesday

Monday

People who blocked the internet from their smartphone had better mental health, study finds

People who block the internet from their smartphones spend more time on other activities that improve their wellbeing. Rob Dobi/Getty Images hide caption

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A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

What would happen if you blocked the internet from your cellphone for two weeks? A bunch of millennial researchers wanted to answer that question. Here's what they found.

A break from your cellphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

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Sunday

Monday

She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome
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She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved one, a physical shock, or prolonged anxiety. The good news: It's treatable.

She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome

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Friday

A close shot of a woman's hands holding a carton of yogurt while standing in the dairy section of a supermarket.

The bacteria in yogurt appear to promote an overall healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, which promotes a strong and healthy gut barrier. d3sign/Getty images hide caption

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Eating yogurt regularly may reduce the risk of colon cancer, a study finds

Humans have been eating yogurt for millennia. Ancient texts reference its health-promoting properties. Now a new study finds yogurt may reduce the risk of certain types of colon cancer.

Tuesday

A child covered in a red rash.

Measles kills thousands of children across the globe every year. Povorozniuk Liudmyla/Getty Images hide caption

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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease

As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.

'Booster Shots' make case that measles remains a threat, shouldn't be underestimated

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Monday

An illustration of the Vagus nerve, which is part of the autonomic nervous system.

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Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases

The next big advance in treating diseases like rheumatoid arthritis could be tiny pulses of electricity delivered to the vagus nerve.

Vagus nerve stimulation may tame autoimmune diseases

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Wednesday

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The Center for Science in the Public Interest, which brought the petition to ban Red dye No. 3, wants the FDA to require warning labels on food products containing other synthetic dyes.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants warning labels on food products containing six synthetic dyes. AdShooter/Getty Images hide caption

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Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings

Food companies have two years to get Red Dye No. 3 out of their products. But other synthetic dyes have also raised concerns, because of behavioral issues in kids. Here's what parents need to consider.

Monday

A hand holds a glass while a bottle of beer is poured into the glass.

There's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks. Jon Hicks/Getty Images hide caption

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Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

On the heels of the surgeon general's warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there's growing consensus that less is better. But how much is enough? Here's what the experts recommend.

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

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