A 30-year study of more than 110,000 men and women shows those who ate at least 2 servings of avocado a week had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado.
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Thursday, 31 March 2022
More Guacamole: Avocados Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
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How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep
Do you dread bedtime because sleep isn’t restorative for you? Maybe it’s time for a sleep mindset change. Here’s how to shift your thinking on sleep.
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Many Teens Report Emotional and Physical Abuse by Parents During Lockdown
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A large study finds that ivermectin does not reduce risk of Covid-19 hospitalization.
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Can’t Sleep? Adjust the Temperature
Keeping your bedroom cool, even when it’s cold outside, may help you get longer, more restful sleep.
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State officials in the U.S. say they still have far too few epidemiologists, a C.D.C. survey finds.
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Study: Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Asthma
The nasal spray flu vaccine does not worsen symptoms for children with asthma, according to a new clinical trial published in the journal Pediatrics.
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Psychology of a Song: What Makes These Grammy-Nominated Tracks Tick?
Ahead of this year’s awards, we explore why five of this year’s nominees might strike an emotional chord.
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Wednesday, 30 March 2022
Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk of Covid Hospitalization, Large Study Finds
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Feds Launch 'One-Stop' Website for All COVID Resources
Covid.gov will let people find tests, vaccines and treatments with just a few clicks.
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Light-Up ‘Skin-Like’ Plastic Is the Next Step for Wearables
Engineers at Stanford have developed a flexible new material capable of emitting light, the latest in a quest to build ‘skin-like’ wearable electronics.
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Facing My Smoking Triggers
Smoking Triggers: Learn to identify and manage triggers to quit smoking.
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How I Quit Smoking
One person’s journey from smoking to quitting, including why and how he quit smoking.
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Get Past Your Fears About Quitting Smoking
Common quit smoking fears are debunked by experts, who offer tips on how to face and overcome worries such as weight gain or becoming stressed out.
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The Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients, experts say.
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Pfizer and Moderna boosters help protect Americans who received J.&J. shots, the C.D.C. reports.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2022
Are there drawbacks to getting a second booster?
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Should I get the booster now? Time it to my summer vacation or the next surge?
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Will a second booster prevent me from infecting others?
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What do scientists think about second boosters?
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More Balmy Summer Nights, Higher Heart Death Rate in Men
A new study shows just a slight rise in summer nighttime temperatures increases the risk of heart-related death for men in their 60s.
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As FDA OKs Another COVID Booster, Some Experts Question Need
While many Americans have yet to get a first COVID booster vaccine, plans are underway already for a second booster. What do the experts think?
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Experts warn of racial disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of long Covid.
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Monday, 28 March 2022
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
To shampoo or not to shampoo. Dermatologists and stylists weigh in on how often to shampoo for healthy, good looking hair. Plus, tips on how to go longer between washes.
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Women's Heart Attack Symptoms: 6 Possible Signs
WebMD talks to cardiologists about possible symptoms of heart attack in women. Chest pain is one we all know, but what about nausea or fatigue?
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9 Ways to Get Your Energy Back
Feeling fatigued? WebMD tells you how to get your energy back.
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Tiny Robot Bugs in Development for Medical Relief
Microbots can traverse spaces where drones can't fly in, and scientists envision a future where these devices, crafted even smaller, could be added to blood vessels to assist in surgery.
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Going Back to the Office During a Pandemic? Here's Some Help
While some workers can't wait to get back to the office, others are anxious, resistant, and concerned. Here are some tips to help with the transition.
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Cancer Patients Are at High Risk of Depression and Suicide, Studies Find
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Concerns rise as a U.S. reimbursement fund for testing and treating the uninsured for the virus stops taking claims.
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Concerns rise as a U.S. reimbursement fund for testing and treating the uninsured for the virus stops taking claims.
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Sunday, 27 March 2022
Concerns rise as a U.S. reimbursement fund for testing and treating the uninsured for the virus stops taking claims.
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Concerns rise as a U.S. reimbursement fund for testing and treating the uninsured for the virus stops taking claims.
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Next U.S. Booster Campaign Faces Delays, Lack of Funds
The next rollout of COVID-19 booster shots in the U.S. could face delays due to a lack of federal funding and declining interest, according to The Guardian.
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Saturday, 26 March 2022
The use of at-home coronavirus tests jumped during the Omicron wave, but disparities remain, a survey suggests.
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The war in Ukraine threatens to spread Covid and undo decades of progress against other infectious diseases.
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The use of at-home coronavirus tests jumped during the Omicron wave, but disparities remain, a survey suggests.
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Public Health Catastrophe Looms in Ukraine, Experts Warn
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Friday, 25 March 2022
Your Back Hurts More Than a Neanderthal's and Here's Why
Scientists used to think the curvature of the spine separated modern-day humans from extinct human species, but they just learned that Neanderthals had a huge spinal advantage that can be tapped into.
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Medical Pot May Help You Avoid Opioids for Back Pain, Arthritis
Two new studies show medical marijuana could be a viable alternative to opioid painkillers for people dealing with arthritis or chronic back pain.
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Early Trial Offers Hope Treating Rare 'Brittle Bone' Disease
An early study suggests an experimental drug may help build bone mass in some adults with a rare brittle-bone disease.
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FDA Authorizes More E-Cigarette Products
The agency said it would soon announce whether other big-name brands can continue to sell their products in this country.
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Donating Bodies to Science Carries Risks and Benefits
Donating your body to medicine is a noble cause, but read the fine print before signing a contract.
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F.D.A.’s Accelerated Drug Approvals Come Under Scrutiny
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Thursday, 24 March 2022
Cancer Survivors: Move More, Sit Less for a Longer Life, Study Says
Cancer survivors who spend more than 8 hours of the day sitting are 5 times more likely to die over the ensuing years than their peers who spend less time sitting. Being physically active, on the other hand, lowers the risk of early death, new research shows.
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Tragic Teen Overdoses Revive Talks on Narcan in Schools
As of August 2020, a total of 20 states had passed laws allowing naloxone in schools, according to the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association. Although it is often left up to school boards, states including Maryland, New Jersey, and Rhode Island require that schools keep it on hand
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A C.D.C. airport surveillance program found the earliest known U.S. cases of Omicron subvariants.
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FDA: Unsanitary Conditions Found at Baby Food Factory
U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigators found unsanitary conditions at an Abbott baby food factory in Sturgis, MI., linked to reports of bacterial infections in infants, the FDA said in a preliminary report issued Tuesday.
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