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Could ‘Brown Fat’ Make Some Obese People Healthier?

All body fat is not the same. And a new study suggests that folks who have more of what’s known as brown fat may have…

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Women Less Likely to Ask for More Time When Deadlines Loom

It’s a case of being your own worst enemy: New research shows that women are more reluctant to ask for deadline extensions at work than…

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Biden Administration Moves to Cut Methane Emissions That Threaten Climate, Health

A new rule to sharply cut methane emissions and other oil and gas industry air pollutants that harm health and contribute to climate change is…

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When Climbing Corporate Ladder, Women Are as Competitive as Men: Study

Women are as competitive and as willing to take risks as men when it comes to advancing in the workplace, according to a new study…

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CDC Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine among kids ages 5-11. First, the CDC’s…

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Pandemic Has Stressed Out Doctors

It’s a finding that stands to reason: A new study shows the pandemic has triggered anxiety and depression in many doctors. Researchers used surveys to…

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U.S. Adolescents’ Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals. Recreational screen time among U.S.…

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Brazil Study Shows Climate Change’s Deadly Impact on Kidneys

Global warming may pose a threat to your kidneys, new research suggests. For the study, researchers analyzed data from hospitals in more than 1,800 cities…

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A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery?

A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at…

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Guard Dogs, Panic Buttons: Nurses Under Threat From Rising Violence

Emergency room nurse Grace Politis was catching up on paperwork during her shift when she suddenly realized her head hurt badly. Then she blacked out.…

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Financial Stress Burdens More Than Half of New U.S. Moms: Study

The joys of motherhood may be overshadowed in the United States since as many as 50% of new or expectant moms can’t pay their bills,…

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Might Raise Risk of Pregnancy Complication

So-called “forever chemicals” might increase pregnant women’s risk of a dangerous condition known as preeclampsia, researchers say. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used and long-lasting…

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