Seeing their doctors via telehealth instead of in person during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have been as good, and sometimes even better, for pregnant…
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About 30% of adults around the world have a buildup of fat in the liver, a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Now an international…
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Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found. People with diabetes who restricted…
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A grim new analysis finds that American youth became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade. The…
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People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require…
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For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese. From 2011 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2020, rates…
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Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be…
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Living in a region where tropical storms, hurricanes or other weather emergencies are likely means being ready for a quick evacuation. “Part of preparedness is…
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It’s important to talk to kids about family health risks, but the impact of sharing this kind of information has been unclear. It’s probably safe,…
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When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert…
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Better have some savings stored up before you rush to the delivery room: A new analysis shows the average out-of-pocket expense for delivering a child…
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Better lighting and other changes to street crossings could improve pedestrian safety for seniors — the age group most likely to be killed by oncoming…
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