Worried you have ‘cortisol face’ — puffy swollen features from excess stress? Don’t fall for people trying to sell you supplements to treat it. Here are the facts. #CortisolFace #CortisolPuffiness #CortisolDetox

More people are promoting magnesium to improve sleep and reduce stress. But is it supported by science? Research doesn’t conclusively show that more magnesium has sleep or stress reduction benefits. #SleepyGirlMocktail #MagnesiumMocktail #MagnesiumDrinks #ViralMocktail politifact.com/article/2026...

For a lot of Americans, the first time they heard the letters “mRNA” was during the early, panic-filled months of the COVID-19 pandemic, as scientists raced to develop a vaccine. mRNA is making headlines again because it shows promise to treat cancer. #mRNA #cancer #MRNACancerVaccine

Seeing headlines about the sweetener xylitol being linked to risk of heart attack and stroke? It's more complicated than that, and may have to do with the xylitol our own bodies produce rather than what we eat. Here's what you should know. #Xylitol #ArtificialSweeteners#HeartHealth #WellInformed

With U.S. measles cases on the rise, we looked at data that tells a story about vaccine confidence and vaccination rates. politifact.com/article/2026...

So long, continuous scroll? Here are 6 ways Meta agreed to change Facebook and Instagram for U.S. teens. The changes are the result of a $17.1 billion lawsuit settlement Meta reached with states over claims its social media media platforms endangered kids. #MetaSettlement #TeenSafety #OnlineSafety

Registering as an organ donor is typically legally binding and means you might donate organs and tissues including your heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, skin, eyes and corneas. But few are actually chosen. Here’s a look at what’s involved in the organ donation process. politifact.com/article/2026...

The scientific community’s response to claims vaccines cause autism is consistent: They’ve researched it for decades, and there is no link. Here's what four major studies found. #vaccines #autism #research

Is anyone measuring the amount of liquid injected in a person's body over the course of routine childhood vaccines? Yes, and spoiler alert: It's not soda bottles full. #vaccines #childhoodvaccines #wellinformedfacts

Confused by mixed messages on cyclosporiasis? With unprecedented case numbers and more than one outbreak, here’s what you can do.

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