Many parents struggle with the decision to let their kids play tackle football or other contact sports due to the risk of concussions and long-term…
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It’s clear that these last couple of years have been tough for a lot of people. So now that it’s the week when people make…
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The percentage of older Americans reporting serious problems with memory and thinking has declined in recent years — and higher education levels may be part…
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By now, most folks know obesity is a leading risk factor for severe COVID-19, but a new study suggests that losing a significant amount of…
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FRIDAY, Dec.31, 2021When a sick child spends time in the intensive care unit, the impact lasts even after the hospital stay is over. Added to…
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Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests. Many…
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Economic status appears linked to increased risk of being born with a cleft palate or lip, new research suggests, building on past evidence that it…
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If you like your coffee black, it could be that your grandpa or your great-aunt did, too. A preference for black coffee and also for…
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Folks who are determined to shed some pounds in the New Year face a bewildering array of fad diets and quickie weight-loss schemes. Those weighing…
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Ask a teacher whether school uniforms make a difference in their classrooms, and many are sure of it. They insist those crisp shirts and ties…
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While climate change calls to mind extreme weather and melting polar ice caps, government officials’ inaction to stop it is also affecting the mental health…
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Researchers say they may be closer than ever to detecting ovarian cancer earlier and improving the odds for women with this life-threatening disease. In a…
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