Health
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New virtual reality apps focus on mental health, but their effectiveness is unstudied
Several new apps are betting that virtual reality can offer people novel and beneficial ways to...
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Research helps seniors make informed decisions about risks, benefits of major surgery
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Daylight Saving Time debate sheds light on racial inequities in sleep health
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Could Paxlovid treat long Covid? Major new study aims to find out
Paxlovid for long Covid the only medication people can take at home to treat an active case of...
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Avian flu outbreak wipes out record 50.54 million U.S. birds
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You cooked for 20 and fed 6. What to do with the leftovers
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Turkey isn't the reason you're sleepy -- really
If you think holiday turkey is responsible for the afternoon sleepiness you feel, you'd be wrong,...
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Is it Covid, flu or RSV? A few hallmarks can help distinguish between the illnesses
It can be hard to determine if you have Covid, flu, or RSV as all three viruses circulate. This...
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Fisherman catches 67-pound goldfish
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FDA approves 3.5 million treatment for hemophilia, now the most expensive drug in the world
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Hemgenix, a new drug to treat hemophilia....
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World's heaviest flying bird uses plants to self-medicate
Taking drugs if you're feeling under the weather is old news for humans, but new research shows...
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Measles is now an imminent global threat, WHO and CDC say in a new report
Measles is highly contagious and almost entirely preventable through vaccination. But the Covid...
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Abortion rates fell slightly in 2020, with most done at or before 9 weeks, says CDC
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Vaping sticky sweet flavors? Why you should brush your teeth. A lot.
Is vaping bad for you? Vaping e-cigarettes may lead to cavities and unusual tooth decay, a small...
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Expert tips on how to save your sleep from holiday stress and indulgence
It may be our favorite family time of the year, but the holidays are packed with chores, parties...
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New boosters add limited protection against Covid-19 illness, first real-world study shows
Updated Covid-19 boosters that carry instructions to arm the body against currently circulating...
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How to answer those dreaded personal questions at holiday gatherings
Many of us have that one relative or that one question we are bracing for when we gather for the...
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The bounty that's about to launch to the space station on a SpaceX flight
When SpaceX's 26th commercial resupply mission launches Tuesday, it will carry a bounty of...
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New Covid boosters work better against infection than previous shots, CDC finds
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Expect more fungal infections as their geographic ranges expand, experts warn
Fungal infections are likely more widespread than doctors or patients realize, and climate change...