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Hate Speech on X Rises after Musk's Purchase

Hate speech and fraudulent bot-run accounts have proliferated since Elon Musk bought the platform. Fewer moderators is a likely source. >

The Educational Costs of Teens' Smartphone Use in School

Kids spend as much as 25 percent of their school day on their phones, missing out on much of what education offers. Policies are needed. >

What's NOT Behind Autism Spectrum Disorders

Maternal obesity and depression have been suspected of contributing to the risk of autism. A huge study suggests a likelier explanation. >

Give Your Resolutions Time

It takes much longer to build a new habit than most of us think. But there's a lot you can do to move the process along. >

Why You Feel the Need to Scratch that Itch

Scratching an itch does make a rash worse, but it also helps prevent infection. This immune link is what makes scratching so satisfying. >

The Up — and Down — Sides of the New Weight-Loss Drugs

Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic offer benefits that make them seem miraculous. But long-term risks are starting to show up. What to consider. >

When Parents Play Favorites

Daughters are more often the favored child, a study finds. It has to do with the personality traits that make kids easier to deal with. >

Now Streaming: More Murders in the Movies

The amount of violence in the entertainment kids -- and adults -- see is way up, a study finds. Here are some ways to protect children. >

Brainy Taxi Drivers

Cab and ambulance drivers use spatial and navigational skills that appear to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s. Will map apps weaken this? >

Top Health News of 2024: Teen Depression: Don't Just Blame Social Media

A closer look at the connection between depression and social media use reveals that other factors, such as time outdoors, also play a role. >

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