Smartphone Use Reduces Academic Performance, Study Finds
New PISA report reveals link between smartphone use in school and lower grades, particularly in math.
Health & Medicine
Study Finds Recipients of E-Cigarette Coupons 1.5 Times More Likely to Begin Using, Less Likely to Quit
People who never used e-cigarettes were 1.5 times more likely to begin using after receiving coupons.
Research Links Semaglutide to Decreased Risk of Suicidal Ideation
New findings indicate a significant decrease in suicidal ideation in patients taking the drug for obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Is Kratom Use Legal? The KCPA & a State-by-State Overview
Following the 2019 Kratom Consumer Protection Act, restrictions remain nuanced at the state level.
Navigating the Path of Healing After Traumatic Events
Recovering from traumatic events takes incredible courage, patience, and work. Having compassion for yourself and utilizing available resources makes a huge difference.
Florida Man Claims Defective Surgical Robot Caused Fatal Tear in Wife’s Intestine
Attorneys for the estate of the late Sandra Sultzer claim that Intuitive Surgical Instruments failed to warn patients that its ‘da Vinci’ robot had a known defect that could cause it to “leak” electricity, potentially burning internal organs and causing other injuries.
Research Shows Tennessee’s Children Lack Mental, Emotional Support
On-site school mental health resources and support should be more readily available through targeted funding efforts.
Hawaii’s Health Department Extends GRAS Determination to Kava
Kava enthusiasts and advocacy groups commend Hawaii’s decision to grant the plant GRAS status.
Spike in RSV Shots is Leading Seniors to Seek Regular Healthcare
The wide availability of the RSV vaccine is causing more elderly people to get regular check-ups.
Signs Point to a Sex Education Problem in Tennessee
In states where sex education is not mandated, there tends to be a higher number of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.