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Breaking: Child killed in North Rouse Street bicycle-vehicle crash

Trigger warning: This story contains details about the death of a child in a bicycle crash that some readers may find distressing. A child on a bicycle was hit and killed by a car Wednesday between 11 a.m. and noon, according to the Bozeman Police Department. As of 11:

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought

New data suggests hormones play a bigger role in men's mental health than thought For years, the conversation around men’s declining mental health has focused on loneliness, social isolation, economic stress, and the stigma against seeking help. While those are all important factors, new data from Hone

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe

4 gun safety conversations that can keep your loved ones safe Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Research shows that access to unsecured firearms increases risks for both unintentional injury and suicide, yet many people still struggle with how, when,

Safer or creepy? Half of parents track their adult kids’ whereabouts

Safer or creepy? Half of parents track their adult kids’ whereabouts

By Stephen Beech Half of parents still track their adult children's whereabouts, reveals new location tracking research. But one in four moms and dads say location tracking their grown-up sons and daughters actually increases their anxiety. Built-in smartphone apps and location-sharing features allow "helicopter&

Does cuddling cats or dogs actually ease anxiety?

Does cuddling cats or dogs actually ease anxiety?

By Stephen Beech Cuddling cats or dogs during stressful times doesn't ease anxiety, according to a new study. Researchers found that cat owners who hug their pets when under stress can actually make negative emotions worse. The Dutch study showed that interacting with pets when under pressure did

How caring for aging parents brings families back together

How caring for aging parents brings families back together

In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health

What is looksmaxxing? A therapist explains the TikTok trend and what it means for young men's mental health A teenage boy stares at his reflection, measuring the angle of his jaw against an algorithm’s ideal. He skips meals, hits a face-massage tool against his cheekbones, and