Call it the great pandemic sit-down. As COVID-19 turned daily commutes into shuffles between rooms at home, and Netflix replaced time spent at the gym…
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Sorry, parents, but giving your babies enriched formula won’t improve their chances of doing well in school when they’re in their teens, a new study…
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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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Most folks groan when the time comes to either “spring forward” or “fall back” an hour, with the waxing and waning of daylight saving time.…
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Why is it so easy for bilingual folks to switch back and forth from one language to another? Researchers have discovered that the brain uses…
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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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Climate change is already making Americans sick and researchers warn that the nation must take swift action to protect people’s well-being. “Climate change effects aren’t…
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Living near a fast-food restaurant may provide a quick fix if you’re famished and pressed for time, but it may also boost your odds for…
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Modern Americans get much less physical activity than their forebearers did 200 years ago, and increasing reliance on technology is a major reason why. That’s…
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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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In yet another example of the cost of the pandemic, a new study finds there were significant increases in bicycle- and gun-related injuries during coronavirus…
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The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the United States. While adult visitors…
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