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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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If you buy or get items such as furniture or TVs during the holidays, be sure to get anti-tip-over kits for them to protect your…
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Don’t drive drunk. That’s simple and obvious advice. And it appears ridesharing services are making it easier for people to take it. In a new…
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The Delta variant is proving to be dangerous for pregnant women, raising the odds of both stillbirth and death, new government reports reveal. In one…
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