Children with mental health problems are flooding America’s hospitals. A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number…
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It can be downright discouraging to work hard to lose 10 pounds, only to regain a few later. But don’t be downhearted — a new…
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When a child is hospitalized, cost may not be the greatest worry but the out-of-pocket expense can be substantial in the United States, even for…
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In yet another sign of the stress that can haunt gay, lesbian and bisexual youth, a new study finds that compared with their straight peers,…
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Close relationships — and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative — could influence your physical health. New research found that the…
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Pregnancy should be a special time, but allergies can make you miserable. It is estimated that up to 20% of pregnant women suffer with allergies.…
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It’s long been thought that working out helps a person stay sharp, but a new review argues there’s little solid scientific evidence for the mental…
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Boys born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at risk for developmental delays, a new study suggests. Delays in speech and motor…
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While all Americans could benefit from proposed new limits on what’s called PM2.5 air pollution, new research indicates the change has the potential to benefit…
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While thinking declines can be a common symptom of multiple sclerosis in women, new research suggests sleep, or lack of it, could be making matters…
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Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong. About 2 to…
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While losing a spouse can shorten anyone’s life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows. After six years spent tracking…
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