Breast Reduction to Sleep Seduction 😴

1. 🔍 “SkinnyTok” Spoiler: Diet Myths Unmasked

What to Know: A rising TikTok trend, “SkinnyTok,” glorifies extreme calorie deficits and unrealistic body ideals, fueling dangerous diet culture among young women. Experts warn this can lead to disordered eating, mental health issues, and physical harm, despite platform warnings.
Read the full story → https://nypost.com/2025/06/07/lifestyle/tiktoks-latest-trend-is-fuelling-a-new-wave-of-diet-culture/ nypost.com
Stay Abreast Take: Time for myth-busting: body diversity is real, and health isn’t one-size-fits-all. If you see harmful content, report it and promote accounts that emphasize balanced eating and mental well-being. Let’s flood feeds with real-talk, not dangerous ideals.

2. 😴 Mama, I’m Awake: New Moms’ Sleep Struggles Quantified

What to Know: A study presented at SLEEP 2025 finds first-time mothers face severe loss of uninterrupted sleep throughout the first months postpartum, with unique disruption patterns that can impact mood, cognition, and health.
Read the study summary → https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250527/New-mothers-experience-severe-loss-of-uninterrupted-sleep-after-birth.aspx news-medical.net
Stay Abreast Take: Sleep deprivation is real—and we need solutions. New moms: prioritize naps when you can, ask for help with nighttime feeding shifts if possible, and talk to your provider about sleep-support strategies. Share this study with your mom-tribe to normalize asking for help. Communities and partners matter: no one should navigate postpartum alone.

3. 🎉 Weekend Catch-Up: Teen Sleep Win

What to Know: Research presented at SLEEP 2025 shows that moderate weekend catch-up sleep among teens is linked to lower anxiety levels, suggesting that a bit of extra rest on off-days can benefit mental health.
Read more → https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250610/Moderate-weekend-catch-up-sleep-linked-to-lower-teen-anxiety.aspx news-medical.net
Stay Abreast Take: Win alert! Encourage teens (or yourself) to aim for a modest sleep catch-up on weekends, but avoid drastic oversleeping that disrupts weekday rhythm. Share concrete tips: consistent lights-out routines, brief digital detox before bed, and planning a balanced weekend schedule. Parents: normalize healthy sleep habits rather than early-morning pressures alone.

4. 🌟 Viral Victory: Life-Changing Breast Reduction Story

What to Know: A psychology student’s TikTok video about her transformative breast reduction surgery went viral (25M+ views). She endured chronic pain and emotional strain before accessing surgery through Australia’s public healthcare. Post-op, she reports regained confidence and quality of life.
Read the story → https://people.com/woman-gets-dramatic-breast-reduction-results-exclusive-11753076 people.com
Stay Abreast Take: This is uplifting: sharing real experiences can build community and reduce stigma around necessary procedures. If chronic pain or body distress affects you, research care options and advocate for yourself with providers. Amplify supportive stories so others know they’re not alone and that help exists.

5. 🔐 App-solutely Important: Female Health App Privacy Gaps

What to Know: A recent security assessment of popular female health apps uncovers harmful permissions, extensive sensitive data collection, and third-party tracking, raising privacy and security concerns as FemTech usage grows.
Read the paper → https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.02749 arxiv.org
Stay Abreast Take: Protect your data: review app permissions, choose trusted apps with clear privacy policies, and limit sharing sensitive info. Advocate for stronger regulation—share this study with tech-savvy friends and policymakers. Encourage developers to adopt privacy-by-design. Your health data deserves the same protection as medical records.

STANDING OVULATION for Maria Prince-Allen! 👏

She spoke the TRUTH in her TEDx talk about menopause discussions we should be having (especially at work). Watch here.

Supporting those Queerly and Sincerely,

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride!

The Stay Abreast Team