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PFAS "forever chemicals" could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns. Photo by Adobe…
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People who live in areas with more nighttime light pollution could be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, particularly those in middle age, a new study says. Photo by Adobe…
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An epidemic of high blood pressure is occurring in young adults and children in the United States, a pair of new studies show. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News An…
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For as many as 18 million U.S. adults -- nearly 7% of adults -- at-home blood pressure cuffs are either too small or too large to provide reliable results, according to new…
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Scientists say they've used a common food dye to render the skin of a mouse transparent, revealing the workings of blood vessels and organs underneath. Image by Keyi "Onyx" Li/U.S.…
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Saltwater nose drops can reduce the length of a kid's cold by two days, a new study demonstrates. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Saltwater nose drops can reduce the…
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E-cigarettes and the drugs varenicline and cytisine are the top ways to help smokers quit cigarettes, according to a new study. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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New data shows that air pollution appears to be linked to lower fertility in men, while noisy traffic could harm the fertility of women. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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States with the most severe abortion restrictions are the least likely to offer support to struggling families, a new study has found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Too many U.S. seniors are skipping their prescription meds due to cost, and the problem is most acute among the poor and chronically ill, new data shows. Photo by Adobe…
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