Relentless coughing after a viral infection can be frustrating and worrisome, but in most cases, coughs resolve over time.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sprained his right ankle in a playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Jan. 21, 2023.
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Since 2018, it has been legal in the U.S. to use a drug made from purified cannabis-derived cannabidiol – CBD – to treat certain childhood seizure disorders.
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The FDA advisory committee discussed vaccine safety, effectiveness of the current shots, potential seasonality of COVID-19 and more.
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COVID-19 emergency status prompted coordinated vaccination efforts by health care providers, paramedics, volunteers and others.
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Only one antiviral medication is approved by the FDA for RSV treatment, and it is administered through a nebulizer.
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Surprisingly, even packaged foods that contain healthy components can qualify as ultra-processed.
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Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
Would you hold the mother responsible for her daughter’s weight?
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While excess weight arises from a complex interplay of genes, environment, diet and activity, new research finds Americans hold parents responsible for excess weight in their kids.
Guinea worms are long, white parasites that emerge from the legs of infected people through painful blisters.
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The new bivalent boosters against COVID-19 have failed to halt omicron infections. However, new technologies are being developed that pave a way forward.
Research indicates that having a streamlined process makes a big difference.
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Evidence from Massachusetts suggests that a multistep process discourages enrollment. The findings could help policymakers stave off a sharp decline in coverage when COVID-19 policies change.
With many CIPP repairs, this isn’t just steam.
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A wave of infrastructure projects is coming as federal funds pour in. Cities and everyone in them needs to know the risks from the cheapest, most popular repair method and how to avoid harm.
An accurate count of COVID-19 deaths is critical both scientifically and politically.
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Taking into consideration the number of excess deaths caused by COVID-19 compared with pre-pandemic years is critical to getting an accurate accounting of the pandemic’s real toll.
Researchers have long known that sitting at your desk hour after hour is an unhealthy habit.
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The Food Compass system scores foods based on variables like the amounts of refined grains and sugars, processing and healthful ingredients. People who ate better-scoring foods had better overall health.
Top high school athletes often face significant pressure to perform.
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Even people who are only indirectly exposed to these repeat tragedies, such as first responders and those affected by media coverage, can experience profound and long-lasting grief.
For some skin conditions, keeping hydrated is key.
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Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
In relationships, women tend to take the lead in promoting healthy behaviors.
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Most marriage and health studies have focused on married men and women. But more recent studies examine relationships in which partners have the same gender identity, the same biological sex and who are gender diverse.
The rule change has little to no effect in states where abortion is banned or restricted.
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The FDA’s allowance for pharmacies to dispense mifepristone will broaden access to the two-pill mifepristone-misoprostol regimen of medication abortion, which is 95% to 98% effective.
For those prone to seasonal affective disorder, a shift in the sleep cycle can impact energy levels.
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The stroke suffered by U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman has shed light on little-known aspects of stroke recovery.
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Auditory processing disorders and aphasia can make spoken speech difficult to produce and understand. But these challenges alone do not imply cognitive impairments.
It is safe to get the newly formulated COVID-19 booster shot and the flu shot at the same time.
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When COVID-19 and the flu co-infect, it’s ‘flurona.’ But such cases are rare, and there are effective ways to protect yourself from both viruses.
In 1956, during the height of the polio epidemic in the U.S., health officials in Chicago offer polio shots at a public school.
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With poliovirus circulating in New York, health authorities worry that pockets of the county with low polio vaccination rates could give the virus a foothold.
What we eat matters, and having just the right amount of essential nutrients is key to our overall health.
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Scholars explain how the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion is likely to affect women’s health.
Talking about vaccines with trusted health care providers and with family can help wade through the sea of information – and misinformation.
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With COVID-19 shots finally available for infants and preschoolers, knowing how to combat misinformation on social media and elsewhere could be more important than ever.
About 8 million U.S. children have received two shots of COVID-19 vaccine and are now eligible for a third.
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The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups, including children ages 5 to 11.
A women cries while kneeling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2022.
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A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests that a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the US.
Researchers are working to tease apart how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk.
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Research has been inconclusive on the degree to which drinking alcohol leads to the growth of harmful fat. But a new study suggests that beer and spirits are far bigger culprits than wine.
Staying constantly attuned to disastrous news can take a lasting toll on your mental health.
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