If you’re getting together with others outdoors, a windy day might be best, researchers say. The investigators found that when people socialize outside, the risk…
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Quitting smoking is especially important during pregnancy, and now a new study suggests that when it comes to kicking the habit, cash may be just…
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Blows to the head are common among America’s kids, with close to 7% showing signs of a brain injury at some time in childhood, U.S.…
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Parents who want to read to their toddlers and give them a developmental boost ought to pick up a traditional paper book rather than an…
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With HIV a continuing threat to women’s health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first long-acting device to protect women from sexually transmitted…
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The first confirmed U.S. case of the Omicron variant has been reported in California, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. The…
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The pandemic is taking a toll on health care workers’ sleep, which can put both their mental health and patient care at risk, researchers warn.…
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Coffee lovers know a steaming cup of java can quickly deliver energy and mental clarity every morning, but new research suggests it may also guard…
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The first wave of girls to receive the HPV vaccine are much less likely to contract or die from cervical cancer than women just a…
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Stop that racket! A screeching rubber chicken tops this year’s list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children’s hearing. The Sight & Hearing…
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As the world struggles with ways to stem the spread of the new Omicron variant, the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday…
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Repetitive head hits are common in football, and they’re also linked to debilitating brain injuries. But rendering a definitive diagnosis typically means waiting for autopsy…
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