Social Media’s Skin Care Obsession Is Harming Kids, Study Warns
A new study reveals kids aged 7–18 are adopting complex, often harmful skincare routines influenced by TikTok. Many products contain irritants like AHAs, lack sunscreen, and are not suitable for young skin. Dermatologists urge parents to stick to gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and sunscreen while monitoring social media influence.
Exercise Boosts Colon Cancer Survival Rates
A Canadian-led global study found structured exercise after chemotherapy reduced colon cancer recurrence by 28% and death risk by 37%. Patients worked with physiotherapists over three years. Researchers say adding physical activity to care plans is as effective as expensive cancer drugs and far more affordable and sustainable.
New Breast Cancer Treatment Slows Disease by 44%
A new drug combo using trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) nearly halved disease progression in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Called a “smart bomb,” it targets cancer cells directly. Patients saw significantly improved outcomes over standard care. The treatment could soon become a first-line option pending regulatory approval, experts say.
Coffee and Healthy Aging Linked in Women, Study Finds
Women who drank 1–3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily in midlife were more likely to reach older age with better cognitive, physical, and mental health. The benefit was unique to coffee — not tea or soda. Still, researchers caution it’s not a universal prescription due to hormonal and individual differences.
Study Finds Lifestyle, Not Genes, Key to Healthy Aging
Dr. Eric Topol’s research reveals Super Agers—those living into their 80s+ disease-free—don’t share special genes. Instead, diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management drive longevity. New technologies like organ clocks and polygenic risk scores offer hope for preventing chronic illness. Topol himself follows the evidence-based practices he promotes.
PSW Quits Long-Term Care Over Abuse, Reflects Broader Workforce Crisis
After 14 years, Wendy Harvie left her job as a PSW due to violence and burnout. She faced repeated physical abuse from residents and lacked job security. Her experience reflects rising long-term care worker shortages in Canada, as many staff leave due to unsafe conditions, low pay, and poor support.