Fjolla Arifi
Author
Fjolla Arifi is a New York-based reporter covering mental health, culture, and social issues. She has written as a life fellow for the HuffPost and health fellow for BuzzFeed News. Recently, her work has appeared in National Geographic, GoodRx, NOCD, and PopSugar. Arifi is passionate about translating complex medical topics into clear, useful information for readers.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ May Be Weakening Your Child’s Bones
A recent study found that children with higher PFAS levels had lower bone density, especially in the forearms.
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Why Being Ghosted Hurts More Than Rejection and Is Harder to Move on From
Social rejection activates many of the same neural pathways as physical pain.
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The Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
Drinking a mug of plain hot water each morning may support digestion, energy, and gut health.
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What Dating Apps Are Doing to Your Mental Health
Although dating apps promise connection, many users experience depression, anxiety, loneliness, and psychological distress.
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What Is the Right Age for a Child’s 1st Phone?
Research examines how early phone use may affect mental health, attention, obesity, and social development.
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Why AI Can Feel Easier to Open Up to Than Real People
Artificial intelligence may feel like a better listener—but experts say that ease could come at a cost.
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Ancient Practice of Tongue Reading Gaining Popularity—How Does It Work?
This method, practiced for thousands of years, looks at the tongue’s color, shape, and texture to assess potential health problems.
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ChatGPT Health Targets Health Care Access Gaps, but Privacy Questions Remain
What you risk when you give ChatGPT access to your medical records.
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Your Sweat May Reveal Disease Years Before Symptoms Show Up
Wearable sweat monitors detect biomarkers linked to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases.
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Young Men Are Injecting Peptides to Transform Their Bodies, Despite Safety Risks
The trend is fueled by TikTok influencers and the “looksmaxxing” culture.
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