Most folks know that a good sunscreen can guard against the sun’s harmful rays, but many might not realize that some medications and creams can…
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A person’s lifespan appears to be linked to four specific social factors – marriage, gender, education and race. The interplay between those four factors helps…
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In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a…
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Loneliness has been a major concern in America, particularly in the wake of the social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But friendships are not…
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The kids are not alright. New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died…
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Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says. A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also…
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Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn. “September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned…
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Turning off smartphones is an important step in making sure tweens get the sleep they need, a new study says. Leaving a phone ringer on…
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For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows. In a report released Thursday by…
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It’s long been known that popping the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of a risky sexual encounter can greatly reduce a person’s risk for a…
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Kids whose families frequently move have a significantly higher risk of depression later in life, a new study warns. Children who move once between the…
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Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another…
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