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‘Today Show’ faces backlash after tweet asking if vaccines are safe

One of the “Today Show’s” social media accounts tweeted out a link to an article that had Twitter in an uproar over the way the caption was framed. The tweet, which was quickly deleted, read, “Are vaccines safe? Jessica Biel reignites debate.” Users on the platform were quick to pounce, attacking the show for the… Read More »

Medical News Today: Best ways to lose weight during menopause

People going through the menopausal transition may gain weight. Those who wish to lose this weight may have more difficulty than usual, and keeping the weight off can be challenging. Weight gain occurs before and during menopause partly because of a drop in estrogen levels. Low-quality sleep and regular, age-related reductions in metabolism and muscle… Read More »

Medical News Today: How Pokémon characters can help us understand the brain

Researchers from Stanford University in California have found that extensive exposure to video games, such as Pokémon, during childhood activates certain regions of the brain. A recent study used Pokémon to inform neuroscience. Pokémon is a media franchise that dates back to 1995. It involves fictional creatures called “Pokémon.” Players have to catch and train… Read More »