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To improve your sleep, do this activity before bed, experts suggest
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Fertility treatments might increase heart defect risk in babies
Babies conceived through assisted reproductive technology are more likely to be born with a major heart defect, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Babies conceived through assisted reproductive…
Dangerous practice ‘chroming’ featured in videos kids watch on social media
1 of 2 | Influenced by TikTok, young people are embracing recreational drugs that involve inhaling dangerous chemicals in nail polish remover, permanent markers and other household items. Photo by cottonbro studio/Pexels…
More than half of Americans with STDs were infected by cheating partners, survey finds
A new study has exposed the sexual health habits of some Americans. Researchers analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine how and where Americans have been contracting and spreading STIs (sexually transmitted infections),…
VA weighs whether so-called forever chemicals have connection to kidney cancer
1 of 2 | If a scientific review indicates exposure to PFAS is connected to the onset of kidney cancer, veterans and their family members won't be required to prove military service caused the condition. Photo by…
The top 5 worries — and 5 worst sleep habits — that are keeping Americans up at night
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CDC to send $176 million to 48 partners to strengthen U.S. public health system
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday more than $176 million in funding is being provided to 48 public health partners to strengthen the U.S. public health system. File Photo by James Gathany/ Wikimedia Commons…
Amid Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis, neurologist discusses how concussions impact risk
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New York resident dies from EEE; state declares virus ‘imminent public health threat’
"Mosquitoes, once a nuisance, are now a threat," New York’s state health commissioner declared Monday as the first person in the state to contract Eastern equine encephalitis since 2015 has died, the governor announced. Photo courtesy…
Green tea for fueling weight loss? Experts reveal the skinny truth
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Jill Biden: Pentagon to invest $500M annually into women’s health research
First lady Jill Biden announces that the Department of Defense has allocated $500 million for women's health annually. Screen capture courtesy of Clinton Global Initiative/YouTube First lady Jill Biden has announced that…
Testosterone therapy could help boost women’s sex drive as they age, but risks exist, experts…
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Men carry brunt of ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid heavy societal pressures
As men continue to redefine their roles within families and communities, it's important for society to create a space that acknowledges and embraces their vulnerabilities and full humanity in all social roles. Photo by Andrew…
Children once held hostage still working through trauma: ‘Are they coming for us again?’
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Endurance exercise can lower body fat, even without weight loss
Heavy-duty endurance exercise can cause body fat levels to drop without any accompanying weight loss, a new small-scale study indicates. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Heavy-duty endurance exercise can cause body fat…
During pregnancy, a woman’s brain experiences ‘profound changes,’ new study finds
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FDA approves FluMist for upcoming flu season
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday an approval of a new self- and caregiver-administered nose spray against the flu. The FDA said FluMist, which can be used for children 2- to 5-years-old, does not need to be administered…
After suffering heart attack on treadmill, Utah mom issues warning: ‘Listen to your body’
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New data supports animal market origins of COVID-19 pandemic
1 of 3 | A new study supports the theory that the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic originated from Hunan Seafood Wholesale wet market in Wuhan, China. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The Hunan…
Flu shot scheduling: When is the best time to get the vaccine?
With flu season right around the corner, when is the right time to get the influenza vaccine? For most people who only need one dose of the flu shot, September and October are generally the best times to get vaccinated, according to…