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More Than a Third of U.S. Parents Now Oppose Routine School Vaccinations

The pandemic’s focus on vaccines may have had a big downside: While kids have long been required to get certain shots to attend public school,…

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Train Wheels Send Unhealthy, ‘Ultrafine’ Metals Into Subway Air

Air pollution is plaguing the world’s oldest subway system, a new study warns, with high levels of tiny metal particles found in dust samples throughout…

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Caring for Kids and Aging Parents: The ‘Sandwich’ Generation Is Under Strain

Nearly one-quarter of all American adults who care for an elderly parent also care for a child at the same time, a new study reveals.…

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Race Plays Big Role in Whether Kids Learn to Swim

Black children and teens drown in swimming pools at rates seven times higher than white children, but a new survey suggests that special swimming programs…

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States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths

In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds. The analysis,…

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Move to Electric Cars Will Save Lives Plus Billions in Health Care Costs

As the United States moves towards a world in which electric vehicles (EVs) have fully replaced fossil fuel-driven engines, can Americans look forward to reliably…

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Loss of Bees Could Harm Health of Millions of People

Bees, in their role as master pollinators, increase crop yields, leading to more production of healthy fruits, vegetables and nuts. But new research claims that…

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Exercise, Mindfulness May Not Boost Seniors’ Thinking, Memory

Exercise and mindfulness are known for their health benefits, but a new study found that didn’t extend to boosting memory or thinking skills in healthy…

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What’s Driving the Ongoing Adderall Shortage — and What Parents Can Do

Shortages of the ADHD drug Adderall are expected to continue for months, forcing families to scramble for ways to deal with their children’s attention deficit…

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Formula Feeding Raises Odds for Anemia in Very ‘Preemie’ Babies

Babies born prematurely who are fed formula may need iron supplementation like their breastfed counterparts, new research suggests. “Just because a baby is on iron-rich…

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Herbals, Yoga, Ginkgo: What Alternative Treatments Help Fight Heart Failure?

It’s tempting to follow the latest trend when it comes to health care, but for patients who live with heart failure, some alternative treatments could…

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Using Devices as Babysitters Can Backfire on Parents

It’s an all-too-familiar scenario for many parents: Your preschooler starts to act up just as the phone rings or you start dinner. Maybe you hand…

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