Long Covid Poses Special Challenges for Seniors
Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.
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Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.
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Two episodes, where the Republican senator froze and did not respond to some questions, may be symptoms of a serious illness, according to neurologists not involved in his medical care.
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Citing worker shortages, nursing home operators said the standard could not be met without additional funding for higher wages.
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Federal officials warned state agencies to review their systems for establishing eligibility, as they pare back Medicaid rolls. Children in particular may have been affected.
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Women May Face Higher Risk of Stroke Following Infertility Treatment
In the largest study of its kind, scientists found higher odds of stroke after childbirth among women who had received the treatments. Still, the number of strokes remained very low overall.
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Narcan Is Headed to Stores: What You Need to Know
The overdose-reversal drug should be more widely available, health experts have said. It arrives in many stores next week, no prescription necessary.
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As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?
Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.
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Former Pediatrician Ordered To Pay $22 Million in Sexual Abuse Suit
The judgment is the first handed down against Stuart Copperman. More than 100 similar lawsuits are pending.
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Cannabis Use Disorder Is ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds
Medical and recreational users alike are susceptible to problematic use of marijuana.
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Texas Is the Latest State to Drop the ‘Tampon Tax’
So far, 24 states have eliminated sales taxes on period products that have been criticized as discriminatory.
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Retinol Has Many Skin Benefits. Here’s How to Use It.
To counter the signs of aging or treat acne, start slow and be patient.
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Ballet Is a Great Workout for an Aging Body
Classes for ‘silver swans’ can help you improve balance and find joy.
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Does the MIND Diet Prevent Dementia?
Healthy eating might help protect your brain, experts say, but other factors play in as well.
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The Art of Being a Morning Person (Even if You’re Actually Not One)
Night owls may never truly love the early hours. But there are simple ways to make them feel a little less painful.
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What to Know About the New Covid Variants
EG.5 is spreading quickly, but experts say it’s no more dangerous than previous versions. Another new variant, called BA.2.86, is being closely watched because of its mutations.
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Not Over Yet: Late-Summer Covid Wave Brings Warning of More to Come
Hospitalizations are still low but have been rising in recent weeks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Is It Time to Wear a Mask Again?
Experts recommend when and how to use them, as Covid continues to circulate.
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Wait, Is That Rapid Test Really Expired?
As Covid cases rise, at-home tests are a critical tool to keep yourself and others safe. Here are answers to a few common questions about when and how to use them.
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Long Covid Poses Special Challenges for Seniors
Older people are less likely to be diagnosed but more likely to experience certain kinds of illnesses, research suggests.
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The company that makes the chairs has received reports of falls resulting in nearly a dozen injuries, such as bruises or scratches.
By Rebecca Carballo
The population crashed following climate change about 930,000 years ago, scientists concluded. Other experts aren’t convinced by the analysis.
By Carl Zimmer
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate some drug prices, a change that the pharmaceutical industry and Republicans have opposed for decades.
By Michael D. Shear
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By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Rebecca Robbins
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is considered the most effective treatment for people who continually struggle to fall or stay asleep.
By Christina Caron
As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.
By Christina Caron
How to get cleaner air in the nation's school buildings.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
Scientists and educators are searching for ways to improve air quality in the nation’s often dilapidated school buildings.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
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