While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids. Parents and teachers should consider hearing…
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By combining technology with interactive art activities, older people at home can have museums come to them — and this can support their physical, mental…
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Need information about hay fever? Steer clear of YouTube, a new study advises. Researchers found misinformation about allergic rhinitis, the medical name for the disorder,…
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Staffing shortages at nursing homes across the United States are severe in disadvantaged areas where needs may be greatest, researchers say. The study — recently…
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Using a lower threshold to diagnose pregnancy-related diabetes does not seem to reduce the risk of having a big baby, on average — but some…
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While babies born prematurely may lag behind their elementary school peers, they eventually catch up, British researchers report. By the end of high school, only…
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Pregnant women with epilepsy battle anxiety and depression more often than their peers who aren’t pregnant or don’t have epilepsy, a new study reveals. “The…
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Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success. That’s the takeaway from a new study of…
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PFAS compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they degrade slowly in the environment and accumulate in the body, potentially harming human and animal health.…
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A new and inexpensive same-day test could help pregnant women learn if their developing fetus has genetic problems that increase their risk of miscarriage. The…
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Kids can take part in sports while on vegetarian and vegan diets, but parents and caregivers must help them select foods that will fuel them…
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School lunches can be nutritious, help kids maintain their energy throughout the day and fit into a budget. One nutrition expert offers some tips for…
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