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A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children's cognitive development and emotional well-being.
The story of 'synergy,' the word we love to hate
It's not just the quintessential corporate jargon word. "Synergy" goes back hundreds of years, with history in Christianity, medicine and psychology.
How the feud between Trump and Minnesota is impacting the probe into the ICE shooting
The FBI is solely leading the inquiry into the killing of Renee Macklin Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross without help from Minnesota authorities. Legal experts explain why the move is unusual and why joint investigations are the norm.
Unhoused women on Skid Row face dire health outcomes. This doctor wants to change that
Homeless women face unique health challenges with few dedicated resources. And as the number of women experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles continues to grow, Dr. Mary Marfisee hopes to bring them lifesaving resources.
The long-term health impacts from the LA wildfires are just becoming clear
The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare people to weather the next fires more safely.
Young men want to get big. For some, it's becoming an obsession
Some teen boys are determined to grow more muscular to match their social media idols. Going to the gym and manipulating their diet can become compulsive — and dangerous.