An antidote to teenage depression might be found in school gymnasiums and on sports fields, a major new review argues. Supervised exercise programs are associated…
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People should test for the naturally occurring radioactive gas radon in their homes to help prevent ill health, the American Lung Association urges. In some…
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Air pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates…
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You’ve cut back on your eating, started an exercise routine and just can’t seem to lose weight. What’s going on? It could be a number…
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Generous parental leave policies at work can do wonders for a new mom’s mental health. This is among the key messages from a new review…
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Jasmine Quezada, a Los Angeles tax accountant, says she has known since age 10 she never wanted to be a mother. “I never thought parenthood…
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Social media’s impact on young people is a hot topic, with most kids and teens wanting to do whatever their friends are doing and parents…
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Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions — possibly to give yourself an excuse for some New Year’s Eve overindulgence. “I’m…
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Could hydration hold the key to longevity? Maybe, suggests new research that discovered older adults who are properly hydrated may be healthier and live longer…
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As more U.S. states legalize marijuana, the number of preschoolers accidentally eating cannabis “edibles” is rising in tandem, a new study shows. In the past…
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When children have autism, it’s possible to recognize the symptoms as early as when they are 18 months old. Although it takes a doctor to…
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New Year’s resolutions can be a fickle thing. They are a time-honored way to promise improvements to yourself and your behavior, a “fresh start” to…
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