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We're Increasingly Disconnected and That Has Consequences
For a "connected" society, many of us feel more isolated than ever – and that’s dangerous for our long-term health. But there may be reasons to be...
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Computer Models Could Be Next Step in Decoding the Brain
Cedars-Sinai neuroscientists have developed the most complex brain cell models to date, the latest advance in our decades-long pursuit to...
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Tired After a Long Day of Thinking Hard? Here’s Why
Hours of mentally hard work can lead to a buildup of toxic byproducts in the brain and alter its ability to function, French researchers found.
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With Polio’s Return, Here’s What Back-to-Schoolers Need to Know
Because polio has been vanishingly rare in the United States for nearly a half-century, doctors may not consider it when diagnosing patients with...
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Weight-Loss Surgery Has Long-Term Benefits for Pain, Mobility
Though many patients regain some weight in the first couple of years after bariatric surgery, a new study finds pain and movement benefits seem to...
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New Science Reveals the Best Way to Take a Pill
Standing? Sitting? Lying down? Your body position may impact how well oral medication works, Johns Hopkins scientists report.
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Monkeypox Outbreak Slows as Feds Promise Action, Outreach
Although the overall picture is improving, there are still some areas in the United States seeing increasing infection numbers. Federal officials...
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Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming
Brian Vastag is a former science reporter for The Washington Post who has been disabled by myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome...
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In Small Study, CAR-T Therapy Pushes Lupus Into Remission
While there's no cure for lupus and treatments don't work for everyone with the disease, a new study shows a cancer therapy may kick hard-to-treat...
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Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report
Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from the Environmental...
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Family Dinner: How to Make It Happen
Families have changed and so have dinners. But many families still make it a priority to connect over a meal. Here’s how.
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Celebrity Actors Film Their Colonoscopies to Bring Awareness
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking on different roles -- starring in a new campaign to raise awareness about the importance of screening...
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Lack of Sleep in Teens May Lead to Obesity
The harmful effects of poor sleep add up for the teenage population.
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Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
Researchers found a combination of walking, sitting, and holding babies for specific intervals of time worked best.
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Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain (Poll)
A recent poll finds 70% of people over 50 experience joint pain at least occasionally and about 60% have been told they have some form of arthritis.
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TikTok 'Slugging' Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease
Slugging involves slathering some sort of sealing agent -- like Vaseline or another petroleum-based ointment -- onto the skin.
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Biden Makes Another Push for Cancer Moonshot Initiative
In a speech at the famed John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Biden likened JFK's space race to his own effort to slash...
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Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?
Someday, you may be able to skip the blood draw and slap on a sweat sensor instead to measure hormones, prescription drug levels, and even how much...
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Your Poop May Hold the Secret to Long Life
Making a deposit to a "poop bank" sounds gross, but it could be a key step in ensuring your own long-term health for years to come.
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A Million Transplants: System Faces Questions Amid Milestone
While the milestone is noteworthy, and transplant surgeons call it a “remarkable number” that’s cause for celebration, they also acknowledge that...
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Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
A new study suggests gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia.
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Research Reveals Cause of 'Freezing' Gait in Parkinson's
A research team has linked the activation of leg muscles in Parkinson's patients with a region of the brain called the subthalamic nucleus.
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FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters
New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC recommending these...
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People of Color Bearing Brunt of Long COVID, Doctors Say
From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of color have been hardest hit by the virus. Now, many doctors and researchers are seeing...
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Fitness Consumers Want Choices, Just Not Pelotons
Fitness consumers are flipping demands they made 2 years ago in the darkest days of the COVID pandemic.