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Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women

While exposure to smog is a known risk factor for preterm birth and low-birth weight, new research suggests it also may heighten risk of COVID-19…

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As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter

Internet hotheads are often literally that, with hateful tweets rising in number as temperatures soar, a new study reports. Temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit…

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Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk

Sitting on the couch or behind a desk could be increasing your risk of breast cancer, a new genetics-driven study suggests. People more likely to…

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Stories of Difficult Conception, Birth Can Boost Appreciation of Life

Stories about their difficult birth or their parents’ fertility challenges can give adult children a more grateful, upbeat attitude towards their lives, British researchers suggest.…

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America’s Rural Roads: Quiet But Deadly, New Report Finds

A new report reveals a hidden secret about the nation’s beautiful rural roads: They’re too often fatal for motorists. Nearly half of all U.S. crashes…

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Pediatricians Urge Parents to Get Kids a Flu Shot

Children should get their flu shot as soon as it is available, preferably by the end of October, a leading medical group recommends. Flu vaccination…

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Could High-Dose Folic Acid Raise COVID Risks?

Folic acid, a B vitamin that’s used widely to fortify foods and lower the risk of birth defects, may carry a hidden risk for those…

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Teens More Likely to Vape If Parent Smokes

Parents who smoke should know that their kids are more likely to vape and try smoking. Those teens were 55% more likely to try e-cigarettes…

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Air Pollution May Do More Harm to Women Than Men

Breathing in fumes from diesel exhaust may be more damaging to women than to men, a new, small Canadian study claims. “We already know that…

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Can You Get Monkeypox at the Gym?

Yes, you can get monkeypox at the gym, but there’s no need to panic, one expert says. “We have plenty of ways to protect ourselves…

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FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin Lightening Creams

Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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Exercise Rates Still Haven’t Recovered From Pandemic, Global Study Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic stopped people in their tracks, reducing their physical activity. And daily “step counts” still haven’t reached previous numbers, according to a new…

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