Is it OK for teens to drink coffee?
Since caffeine is in so many different foods and drinks, it's easy for kids – or grownups – to get more than they…
January 23, 2020
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Snakes could be the original source of the new coronavirus outbreak in China
A new coronavirus related to SARS and MERS has now traveled from China to the United States. A genetic analysis reveals…
January 22, 2020
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Ozzy Osbourne has a type of Parkinson's disease called Parkin: A neurologist explains
Ozzy Osbourne, famous for biting heads off bats, heavy metal music and a reality TV show, announced he has Parkinson's…
January 22, 2020
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Snacks after youth sports add more calories than kids burn while playing, study says
Youth sports are a great way for kids to be active, but a recent study showed that after-sports snacks, on average, had…
January 22, 2020
374
Veterans, refugees and victims of war crimes are all vulnerable to PTSD
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who spent four years in a refugee camp, was recently criticized for saying that talk about war…
January 21, 2020
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Black kids and suicide: Why are rates so high, and so ignored?
African American youth are at increased risk for death by suicide. An expert explains why it's important to better understand…
January 17, 2020
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Why you need more Vitamin D in the winter
Vitamin D is essential for good health and particularly for fighting infections and keeping the microbes in the human gut…
January 16, 2020
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Why fitness trackers may not give you all the 'credit' you hoped for
A health informatics researcher explains why people don't always get the 'credit' they think they should from…
January 15, 2020
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Heading into Iowa: Where do the Democratic candidates stand on health care coverage?
Among the issues candidates will debate Tuesday night is health care – an important, yet confusing, topic for viewers.…
January 14, 2020
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High-priced specialty drugs: Exposing the flaws in the system
High prescription drug costs are a widespread concern for consumers and policymakers. For patients who need specialty drugs,…
January 13, 2020
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3D printing of body parts is coming fast – but regulations are not ready
Bioprinting, an offshoot of 3D printing, is advancing so rapidly that regulators have been caught off guard. Two legal scholars…
January 10, 2020
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Why we are hard-wired to worry, and what we can do to calm down
Are you a worry wart? Not to worry. Turns out you were born that way, to some degree. Humans have a default mode in their…
January 10, 2020
357
Your blood type may influence your vulnerability to norovirus, the winter vomiting virus
Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, is highly infectious among people in confined places – like cruise ships. But not…
January 10, 2020
390
Tweets about cannabis' health benefits are full of mistruths
Claims about the medical benefits of cannabis are greatly exaggerated on Twitter, a recent study found. Most of the mistruths…
January 9, 2020
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I'm an OB/GYN who attended thousands of deliveries before wondering why Americans give birth in bed
Most women in the US give birth lying flat on their back, anesthetized. An obstetrician investigates why this is and whether…
January 8, 2020
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Universal coverage, single-payer, 'Medicare for All': What does it all mean for you?
The US has been trying to reform its complicated health care system since 1993. In 2020, it continues to be one of the biggest…
January 7, 2020
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5 things you can do to make your microbiome healthier
For your 2020 New Year's resolutions, think about keeping the microbes that live inside your gut healthy. Look after…
January 3, 2020
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A new way to give an old TB vaccine proves highly effective in monkeys
There are more effective ways to give the tuberculosis vaccine.
January 1, 2020
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How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results
New Year's resolutions are often no more than good ideas that last a few weeks. Research suggests, however, that putting…
December 27, 2019
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Washington's perilous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware: Health hazards worse than war
George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 led to victory, but his troops were bound to suffer…
December 23, 2019
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