Autism may be more prevalent among American children than believed, a new U.S. government study shows. One in 44 children at age 8 in the…
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College students are not bouncing back from the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a troubling new study finds. Researchers were surprised to find…
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People who’ve already had COVID-19 have a higher risk of reinfection with the Omicron coronavirus variant than with earlier variants, new research shows. The South…
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A boy or a girl? New research suggests that the air pregnant women breathe or the water they drink could play a role in their…
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Worried about climate change? You can do something about it every time you lift your fork, a new study suggests. Folks can reduce their personal…
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Extreme heat brings a jump in emergency room visits by adults of all ages, a new study shows. While it’s well known that extreme heat…
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The misconception that girls are less interested than boys in computer science and engineering begins at a young age in the United States. And it’s…
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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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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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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 latest in a spate of studies investigating links between use of social media and depression suggests the two go hand in hand. “The relationship…
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A new mental health media platform meant to connect people with educational resources and reduce the stigma around mental illness is planned by pop star…
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