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🗞 In The News
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In a landmark case, a New Mexico jury ordered Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) to pay $375 million, finding the platform failed to protect children from online predators and misled users about safety. The lawsuit argued that Meta’s platforms allowed harmful interactions to happen, raising serious concerns about how social media impacts youth safety and mental health.
This is one of the first major rulings holding a tech giant legally accountable for what happens on its platform — and Meta says it plans to appeal.
Read More: Meta Ordered To Pay $375M After Jury Finds Platform Enabled Child Predators In Landmark New Mexico Case (Fox Business)
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A new study is sparking conversation by suggesting that eating more meat might help protect against Alzheimer’s — but only for certain people. Researchers found that individuals with a specific genetic risk (the APOE4 gene) who ate more unprocessed meat experienced slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk over time.
But here’s the twist: the benefits didn’t apply to everyone, and processed meats were actually linked to worse brain health outcomes across the board. Experts stress that the findings are still early and don’t prove cause and effect — meaning diet alone isn’t a magic fix for brain health.
Read More: Could Eating a Little More Meat Help You Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease? (Everyday Health)
🆘 Help for All
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Mental Health: In Crisis? Call or Text 988
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press ‘1’ or Text 838255
Youth Helpline: 2NDFLOOR - (888) 222-2228
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Addiction: Start Your Recovery - (800) 662-4357
🗞 More News
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A new study is adding fuel to the social media debate, finding that kids who spend more than three hours a day online are more likely to develop anxiety and depression as teens. Researchers say the biggest culprit might not just be the content — it’s the sleep disruption that comes from late-night scrolling, which can seriously impact mood and emotional health. The effects were especially noticeable among girls, highlighting how different groups may experience social media differently.
Read More: Study Links Children’s Social Media Use With Anxiety And Depression In Teenage Years (The Guardian)
😨 Fears and Phobias
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, irrational fear of being in situations or places where escape might be difficult, often leading to panic attacks. It frequently causes people to become housebound, to avoid crowds, public transport, or open spaces, severely limiting daily life.
Living with this condition can feel like your world is shrinking, requiring immense effort to perform daily tasks like shopping. It often leads to reliance on others, decreased independence, and can cause social isolation or depression.
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