Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

People with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with—and die from—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Public health expert discusses social media's impact on teens

As the United States government considers major policy decisions regarding social media, including a potential forced sale of TikTok and new legislation to protect young users, the comprehensiveness of research informing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Fewer U.S. teen girls are reporting 'persistent sadness'

There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government ...

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