Use of stimulants among college students was once thought to be a problem among high achievers seeking energy and focus to study. Not so, according…
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Beginning in November, the United States will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico for the first time since pandemic closures…
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New research provides further proof that helmets are essential for young users of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes. Wearing a helmet significantly reduces their…
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Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year. The bill,…
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Climate change is the “single biggest health threat facing humanity,” and governments must “act with urgency” to tackle the crisis, a World Health Organization (WHO)…
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You can add obesity and its related health risks to the long list of threats posed by climate change, researchers report. In a new review,…
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Even in normal times, getting regular exercise and spending less time on screens can be good for kids. So it should come as no surprise…
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Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they’re taking many straight to the emergency…
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The United States has the highest income gap in the developed world, and it’s affecting how kids do in school, new research suggests. A new…
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Life is challenging enough for teens and pre-teens with food allergies. But bullying often comes with the territory, making their situation worse. In a new…
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Scientists in Japan have discovered yet another tick-borne virus that can make people sick. The Yezo virus is transmitted by tick bites, and triggers fever…
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The rings of stately pines on the coasts of North and South Carolina offer telling long-term evidence of climate change and a chilling forecast for…
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