Maria Godoy
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Researchers decipher MIS-C, the scary illness that followed COVID in some kids
Some children who had COVID developed a severe inflammatory response that could put them in the ICU. Scientists have learned why it happens.
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Americans don't get enough sleep. Can magnesium supplements help?
A lot of people are sleep deprived, according to the CDC. Some take supplements like melatonin to help. Now there’s growing interest in magnesium as a sleep aid. But is there any evidence it works?
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Magnesium is social media's new favorite magic aid for sleep. Here's what science says
Is there anything to the social media craze for using magnesium supplements to help you get to sleep?
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COVID is having a summer wave. Here's what it means for older people
What's with the uptick in COVID cases? There's a pattern that's been repeated each year since COVID started -- a late summer wave. Older people and those who are immuno-compromised should be careful.
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Tweens, screens and sleep: How parents can help kids get their zzzzz's
A large new study confirms what parents probably already suspect: Phones can keep tweens from getting a good night's sleep.
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The skin care craze among teen and tweens has dermatologists wary
Teens and tweens are becoming major consumers of skin care products, fueled by social media influencers and their elaborate beauty routines. Are these products safe for younger kids?
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Doctors are worried by misinformation about sunscreen on social media
Doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media. Recent surveys suggest many younger Americans are buying into this misinformation.
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Some TikTok influencers are maligning sunscreen. Here's what to know about the claims
Sunscreen is the best way to protect ourselves against skin cancer. But doctors are concerned by a backlash against sunscreen that is spreading on social media.
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Give yourself and your kids a break — from screen time and from guilt
Early adolescence is a time when kids are becoming more independent and spending more time on social media. When it comes to curbing screen time in this age group, new research suggests some parental strategies work better than others.
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Girls in the U.S. are getting their period earlier. Here's what parents should know
Girls in the U.S. are getting their first period earlier than in decades past. Researchers say there are multiple factors causing early puberty, including obesity and environmental pollutants.
