Can you have too much Botox?
Botox, one of the most common dermatological treatments, is now trending with millennials. But can too much Botox be bad…
September 28, 2020
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How the airline industry recovers from COVID-19 could determine who gets organ transplants
As policymakers weigh financial aid for the airline industry, they have an opportunity to help make the US organ transplantation…
September 28, 2020
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If Obamacare goes away, here are eight ways your life will be affected
The Affordable Care Act has a date with the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 10. In the wake of Justice Ginsburg's death,…
September 25, 2020
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Video: How will society change as the US population ages?
Americans 65 and older are living longer. The change toward longer old age in the U.S. will have profound effects on health…
September 25, 2020
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Dynamic tattoos promise to warn wearers of health threats
Researchers are developing tattoo inks that do more than make pretty colors. Some can sense chemicals, temperature and UV…
September 24, 2020
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How the coronavirus spreads through the air: 5 essential reads
Scientists explain what you need to know about the COVID-19 risks in the air, from how aerosols form to how to keep kids…
September 23, 2020
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Pregnancy during a pandemic: The stress of COVID-19 on pregnant women and new mothers is showing
Born into a coronavirus world: how new parents and infants can stay safe.
September 23, 2020
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Keeping coronavirus vaccines at subzero temperatures during distribution will be hard, but likely ke
The cold supply chain keeps vaccines fresh during distribution, but the current system is nowhere near large enough to distribute…
September 18, 2020
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Video: Who should get a COVID-19 vaccine first?
A bioethicist explains a recent report that recommends how to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine equitably.
September 18, 2020
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Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away
Many of us don't get an adequate amount of nutrients.
September 17, 2020
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Teens want COVID-19 advice that gives them safe ways to socialize – not just rules for what they can
In a series of surveys, young people across the US described their thinking and behavior amid the coronavirus pandemic.
September 16, 2020
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How a new way of parsing COVID-19 data began to show the breadth of health gaps between Blacks and w
Getting the real answers on health gaps requires a deep dive into the demographics.
September 16, 2020
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Family and friends can be key to helping end domestic violence, study suggests
Domestic violence is always a problem, but especially during the pandemic. A recent study found that friends and family…
September 15, 2020
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Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk, putting firefighters in even more danger
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters' bodies to fight off viruses. Social distancing is difficult in that…
September 11, 2020
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What’s in your medicine may surprise you – a call for greater transparency about inactive ingredient
There are ingredients in your pills other than the one designed to treat your ailments. Those unnamed ingredients can alter…
September 11, 2020
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Live bacteria spray is showing promise in treating childhood eczema
Can a naturally occurring skin microbe help millions who suffer from eczema?
September 10, 2020
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Coronavirus is hundreds of times more deadly for people over 60 than people under 40
Using random testing, researchers in Indiana were able to calculate death rates by age, race, and sex and found sharp increases…
September 10, 2020
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What a smoky bar can teach us about the '6-foot rule' during the COVID-19 pandemic
The 6-foot rule for social distancing doesn’t account for all risks, particularly indoors. Here's what everyone needs…
September 9, 2020
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What we know about MIS-C, a rare but dangerous illness striking children weeks after they get COVID-
Even kids who were asymptomatic when they had COVID-19 have developed multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a new review of…
September 9, 2020
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5 things to look for on a college campus that benefit mental health
The design of a campus and its buildings and dorms can be crucial to a student's overall well-being.
September 8, 2020
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