Preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study. Preemies…
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Phthalates, chemicals that are typically used to strengthen plastics, are in millions of products people use every day, but a new analysis confirms their link…
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If you’ve ever hesitated to text or email friends you haven’t seen in a while, a new study has a reassuring message: They’ll probably appreciate…
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Want to get fit and stay fit? Arlington, Va., may be the city for you: For the fifth year in a row, it has been…
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The potent influence of social media may include tobacco use. By analyzing 29 previously published studies, researchers found that people who viewed social media that…
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From the ongoing pandemic and the monkeypox outbreak to the charged political landscape, New York City mom and entrepreneur Lyss Stern has been increasingly anxious.…
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America’s…
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Want to feel you matter after you retire? Start socializing, a new study suggests. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis found that positive connections…
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A fasting diet might be the ticket to avoiding a COVID-19 hospitalization, a new study suggests. Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah found that people…
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Pediatricians may become the trusted middle men between gun owners and non-gun owners when it comes to talks about gun safety, a new study shows.…
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If you are feeling stressed and depressed, new research suggests that grabbing a trowel and getting your hands dirty may improve your mood. Researchers found…
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Babies’ babble may be smarter than you think. A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that…
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