Simple neglect can be as damaging to a child’s social development as physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Children whose basic needs aren’t met can have…
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The Mediterranean diet is renown for its ability to improve heart health and help folks lose weight. Now a new rat study says this eating…
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A new diet is on the New Year’s resolution list for nearly half of U.S. adults, according to a new survey from the Physicians Committee…
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Eczema can be maddening, causing thick, scaly patches of dry skin that itch like the devil. There’s no cure for the skin condition, but a…
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If you’re a mom right now, you are likely tearing your hair out as you juggle the sizable scheduling demands of the holiday season. Maybe…
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Single folks might seem like they’re free to have more fun, but a new study says they may pay the piper in their later years.…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to require standardized testing of talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, a known carcinogen linked…
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Everyone needs to feel appreciated — but especially someone who’s caring for a spouse with dementia. A study published recently in the journal Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology…
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In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina’s controversial decision to cut off state funding for…
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Rates of vaping, drug and alcohol use among American teens plummeted during the pandemic and have remained at relatively low levels ever since, new government…
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Folks who switch to artificial sweeteners in drinks and food may be drawn to other types of unhealthy fare — bringing down the quality of…
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There may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kids’ brain, new research shows. Children who were on soccer or…
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