Tainted food, trash-filled parklands and even hungry kids: Public health could be increasingly at risk as the U.S. government shutdown drags into its 21st day,…
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With holiday travel comes the risk of injury from toting heavy luggage. In 2017, more than 85,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, doctors’…
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Many American teens are sleep-deprived, and parents blame their attachment to electronics, new survey results show. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a national…
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City birds age faster than their country cousins and traffic noise may be the reason why, a new study suggests. The research focused on telomeres…
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Cellphone users blundering into signs, lampposts, other people and traffic have become a recurring sidewalk sight in many places. And now, new video analysis reveals…
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Photo-editing tools that make people look more perfect online than in real life may be a health threat, medical experts warn. The tidal wave of…
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New research suggests that no two brains are alike, as genetics and experience make their mark on your mind. “With our study, we were able…
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Restrictive abortion laws may drive some Americans to look for abortion medications online, a new study reports. “Though it may be surprising to consider, people…
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Nothing can ruin a summer vacation faster than an unexpected trip to the hospital. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers these suggestions for a…
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The National Safety Council has a sobering forecast for this Fourth of July. It estimates that 18,600 people could be seriously injured on U.S. roads…
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When packing for your summer vacation, be sure to include the right footwear, a podiatrist advises. “The type of vacation you go on will determine…
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You’re probably familiar with the stereotypes about people who wear glasses — these folks are studious and spend a lot of time indoors with their…
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