A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567m into a youth mental health fund, bringing its total penalties from a landmark trial to $942m for harming children and concealing child sexual exploitation.
Cardinal Pedro Barreto has hailed a $150m out-of-court settlement for 1,373 Peruvians poisoned by lead emissions from a smelter operated by the US-based Doe Run Company, concluding a 19-year legal battle.
A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Service found that Gen Z in Hong Kong often underestimate social media's negative mental health effects. Frequent users reported higher loneliness scores than non-users, with a notable percentage of active users potentially experiencing severe social isolation.
Deaths linked to air pollution in London have fallen by an estimated 40% between 2019 and 2024, according to new analysis from Imperial College London. Toxic air pollution levels have also decreased significantly, with nitrogen dioxide down 41% and fine particulate pollution down 28%.
As temperatures rise, air conditioners provide relief but also pose health risks. This explainer details how ACs work, their health impacts, and offers 10 tips to prevent heatstroke, along with DIY cooling alternatives.
A Japanese urologist explains the benefits of morning ejaculation (higher testosterone, better mood) and evening ejaculation (relaxation, improved sleep). He notes that sperm quality differences are inconclusive, emphasizing frequency and body state over timing. Regular ejaculation may lower prostate cancer risk.
Following a heatwave, France is experiencing a 20-degree temperature drop. A doctor explains how the body adapts to these rapid changes, noting increased fatigue and potential immune system weakening, making individuals more susceptible to viruses.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with Breathitt School District in Kentucky, which accused the company of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through addictive social media platforms. The district sought $60m in damages and platform changes. This settlement precedes other similar cases against social media giants.
Child safety advocates, including Jonathan Haidt, have urged the FTC to investigate Roblox, citing concerns over its "engagement-maximising design features" and exposure of children to harmful content and adults. They allege the platform prioritizes profit over child safety.
Hong Kong health authorities are enhancing public awareness and airport screening for Ebola, citing the outbreak in DRC and Uganda. They emphasize the low immediate health impact locally, despite Hong Kong's status as an international city.
A commission urges European governments and WHO to urgently address climate change's health consequences, calling it an immediate crisis. It highlights fossil fuel pollution deaths and heat-related fatalities in Europe, advocating for a global health emergency declaration.
The Antoine Alleno Association, a French road safety group led by chef Yannick Alleno, has sued companies behind Cream Deluxe nitrous oxide products for alleged deceptive marketing targeting young people. The group seeks to ban the Chinese and Polish companies from operating in France. Nitrous oxide was implicated in over 450 serious road accidents in France last year, a 40-fold increase in six years.
