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According to research from Semmelweis University, not only personality traits contribute to problematic smartphone use, but weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out (FOMO) on social events ...

There's no denying that the porn business is booming. One analysis shows that in 2023, the adult entertainment market was valued at more than $172 billion - with its growth expected to reach close to ...

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Like many who have endured childhood trauma, Shannon Hicks turned to drugs at an early age. Pregnant by 16 and a mother of two by 19, she was married and living in her first home — believing she was ...

A steady stream of teen vaping emergencies reveals deeper risks. Young people and parents need to know the unique risks to ...