Health

Sedentary behavior contributed as much as 40% to the total increase in heart size between the ages of 17 and 24, researchers found. Photo by Pixabay Children and young…
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Among adults age 20 or older, only 10.6% did not have some level of CKM syndrome -- interrelated factors that progress with time and, if left unchecked, lead to heart disease,…
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1 of 2 | A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause…
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AstraZeneca Wednesday said it was pulling its Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine pictured here from sale globally for commercial reasons. The company has admitted in Britain's High Court…
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1 of 2 | “Neuropathy is a painful, disabling condition for many people who have it. It affects their, their overall quality of life and often leads to depression,” said…
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Researchers say the FLiRT variants display some concerning changes. One is alterations in the virus' spike protein, which the virus uses to invade the body and trigger illness.…
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About 27 children per 100,000 had a parent die from an overdose in 2011. Ten years later, 63 children per 100,000 lost a parent to lethal drug use, results show. Photo by Adobe…
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A total of 1,746 calls regarding synthetic weed were received by poison centers in 2021, but that number nearly doubled to 3,276 during 2022, a recent study found. Photo by Adobe…
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Flame retardant chemicals added to seat foam and other car components pollute the cabin air inside all personal vehicles, according to a new study. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI |…
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Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based substance that binds to nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing a person's cravings, researchers said. Photo by Adobe…
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