Most U.S. Teens Use YouTube and TikTok Daily, Pew Finds

Scrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.

A new report from the Pew Research Center found that most teens in the U.S. use YouTube and TikTok every day, and about 1 in 5 say they’re on one of those platforms almost constantly.

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No Fluoride in Your Water? How to Protect Kids’ Teeth

For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids’ teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water, dentists say parents may need to take extra steps to keep children’s pearly whites healthy.

States such as Utah and Florida have stopped adding fluoride to public water, raisin...

Most Americans Are Happy With Health Insurance, Poll Finds

Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many still struggle with denied claims, delays and rising costs.

The poll, conducted by NBC News Decision Desk and SurveyMonkey, found 82% of U.S. adults satisfied with their health insurance overall. About 1 in 3 said they...

Childhood Behavioral Problems Are Straining Family Finances, Experts Say

Kids’ behavioral problems account for a growing chunk of their health care costs, a new study says.

Mental health, substance use and other behavioral health care made up about 40% of all health expenditures for U.S. children in 2022, nearly twice as much as in 2011, according to findings published Dec. 15 in JAMA Pediatrics....

Love Can Help The Heart Heal, Evidence Says

Hearts are often associated with love, especially around Valentine’s Day.

That’s more relevant than you might think, a new evidence review says.

The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people who’ve had a heart attack, heart failure or other heart-related emergency, researchers reporte...

COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Preterm Birth

Pregnant women who get the COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to have a preterm birth, a new study says.

Vaccination was also strongly associated with lower risk of hospitalization or intensive care treatment among expecting mothers, researchers reported Dec. 15 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

“Our fi...