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Dirty air might increase odds of peanut allergy in kids
Babies who breathe in polluted air tend to have higher rates of peanut allergy as they grow up, but the same wasn't true for immune-based conditions like egg allergy or eczema,…
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Election stress? An expert offers coping tips
Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax. Experts say this stress is natural but can be managed. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise heart risks
Long-term exposure to even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise a person's risk of heart disease, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Halloween candy binges can overload gut microbiome, spooking helpful bacteria
While no candy is truly healthy, some options are better for your gut than others. And there are ways you can help wake your gut from its sugar "spell" after holiday indulgence.…
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Poll: Most Americans stressed about election, future of nation
Most Americans say they're stressed out over the future of the United States and the presidential election, a new poll shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Most…
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Study: Shaking head after impact might signal concussion in athletes
About 72% of athletes -- and 92% of football players -- said they've quickly shaken their head back and forth following a concussion, researchers report. Photo by Adobe…
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Four farm workers in Washington state test positive for bird flu
Four agricultural workers "working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm" in Washington state have tested positive for bird flu, in the first human cases of H5N1 virus to…
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Study links caffeine with preventing cerebral palsy in kids
Experiments in sheep are hinting that doses of caffeine given to women in pregnancy, as well as their newborns after birth, could prevent cerebral palsy. Photo by Adobe…
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Brain stimulation treatment might safely ease depression at home
At-home brain stimulation therapy can safely and effectively treat severe to moderate depression, a new clinical trial shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News At-home…
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Black patients 22% more likely to die after bypass surgeries
Heart bypass operations have gotten safer, but not everyone is benefiting equally: New data shows that Black patients face a 22% higher odds of dying in the hospital after their…
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