Gun Injuries Rise as Neighborhoods Gentrify

As working class neighborhoods gentrify, you’ll likely see rents rise, pricey restaurants move in — and maybe also a rise in gunshot wounds, researchers say.…

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Wildfire Smoke Pollution a Growing Global Threat

More people around the world are exposed to wildfire smoke that has the potential to harm human health, and their numbers are growing, new research…

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Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy

Substance abuse and pregnancy may be a dangerous combination. New research finds that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse had a dramatically increased…

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Rat-Borne Parasite That Can Cause Brain Disease Spreading in Southern U.S.

Brown rats found and analyzed near Atlanta now carry rat lungworm, researchers report. It’s a parasite that can trigger a dangerous brain encephalitis in both…

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A Baby Cries & Mom’s Breast Milk Releases: New Study Could Explain Why

Many a new mom knows that when her newborn cries, her milk releases. Now, animal research reveals a newly discovered brain circuit that may explain…

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Average Hospital Bed Has a Big Carbon Footprint

How big is a hospital bed’s carbon footprint? Pretty big, new research shows. One hospital bed alone was roughly equivalent to the carbon footprint of…

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An OTC Contraceptive Pill Is Coming Soon, but Who Will Pay For It?

The first over-the-counter birth control pill is slated to hit drug stores in early 2024, but questions about cost and insurance coverage loom. The U.S.…

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Early Morning Exercise May Be Best for Weight Control

When it comes to staying trim, timing may be everything. That’s according to new research that found adults who routinely engaged in moderate-to-vigorous exercise early…

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Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds

A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant. The review found…

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Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child’s Odds for Injury

Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make…

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Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver

Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems.…

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Pediatricians’ Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes

Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they’re not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In a new…

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