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AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults for mental health support, with nearly 1 in 5 using them for advice and help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, although experts warn of the potential risks of relying on AI for mental health advice.

A new study suggests that the term "climate justice" may not be resonating with the people it is meant to reach, as many are unfamiliar with the term and its implications.

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.

Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, delivering a major political win to President Trump after weeks of struggling to pass the bill, while also rejecting efforts to kill the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund he had supported.

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) can help Black families prepare for high-risk births and manage potentially life-threatening conditions, despite medical mistrust and uneven access to care.

77% of Americans are calling for mandated warning labels on ultraprocessed foods, 70% want companies banned from advertising them on children's television, and 87% want government safety testing for all chemicals used in food products.

Peabo Bryson, a legendary singer known for his Disney hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World", died at the age of 75, surrounded by his family.

Villanova Wildcats alumni Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Jalen Brunson could become the first trio of teammates to win both a college and NBA championship, should they lead the New York Knicks to the NBA title.

Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old Black teenager, was found hanging from a tree on church property in Charlotte, NC, and her death has sparked anger and suspicion due to its similarity to other unexplained hangings of Black people in the Deep South.

The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors to North America, posing a public health challenge due to the potential spread of infectious diseases such as measles, Ebola, and dengue, as well as other risks such as heat-related illness and drug overdoses.