Tag Archives: Effects

FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions. The FTC said Thursday it has sent letters to Google parent Alphabet, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Snap, Character Technologies, ChatGPT maker OpenAI and xAI. The FTC said …

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Acupuncture treatment improves disabling effects of chronic low back pain in older adults

Acupuncture treatment improves disabling effects of chronic low back pain in older adults

Friday, September 12, 2025 NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group. According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed …

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Kate Gosselin Shares Lasting Effects Of Having Sextuplets

Kate Gosselin Shares Lasting Effects Of Having Sextuplets

According to the American Pregnancy Association, a retained placenta is one that has not been expelled after 30 minutes of delivery. “If a retained placenta is not treated, the mother is susceptible to both infection and extreme blood loss, which could be life-threatening,” their website states. Kate also added, “I had low muscle tone, I could only walk like an old …

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Myths about masturbation side effects are spreading online. Here’s what science actually says

Myths about masturbation side effects are spreading online. Here’s what science actually says

In the summer of 2025, a meme circulated supposedly listing side effects of masturbation, including low libido, back pain, a depleted immune system, low testosterone, penis shrinkage, brain damage, vaginal dryness and others. However, research showed that masturbation actually contributes to a healthy sex life, lowering stress and promoting intimacy. It is linked to a higher count of certain antibodies, …

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‘Scrotox’ cosmetic procedure on the rise as doctor reveals side effects

‘Scrotox’ cosmetic procedure on the rise as doctor reveals side effects

A doctor has revealed the concerning side effects of a ‘scrotox’ medical procedure as searches are reportedly on the rise. Typically, people get work done because they want to feel more confident by fixing things they don’t like about their appearance. Whether it’s to reduce wrinkles to look younger, or to change facial features they’re unhappy with, the point of …

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Scientists create new drug that could be the ‘next Ozempic’… it’s twice as effective without nasty side effects

Scientists create new drug that could be the ‘next Ozempic’… it’s twice as effective without nasty side effects

Scientists think they may have developed a new weight loss drug that is more than twice as effective as Ozempic with fewer negative side effects. GLP-1 injectable medications, which include Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, mimic natural glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone that regulates appetite and metabolism.  Depending on the drug, they can target either one, two or three hormones.  They work …

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Hollow Knight: Silksong: Crests Guide – All Crest Locations & Effects

Hollow Knight: Silksong: Crests Guide – All Crest Locations & Effects

Image: Nintendo Life Hornet’s playstyle is very different in Silksong compared to her counterpart in Hollow Knight. And, perhaps the biggest difference is that you have the ability to change how she fights by equipping different Crests. As if Tools and Cloaks weren’t enough, Hornet needs to have something else to equip! This guide covers every single Crest you can …

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Pixel Live Effects, LE Audio sharing

Pixel Live Effects, LE Audio sharing

With the launch of Android 16 QPR1, Google also announced a September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop. Material 3 Expressive is the main addition, but there’s a new feature for the Pixel Watch.  Google says this “comprehensive UI update” will “make your Pixel feel even more personal and premium.” Specific highlights include: “Live effects to add fun animations to your lock …

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