Friday 29 April 2022

When Body Image Becomes a Problem for Female Athletes

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Many female athletes struggle with body image, and it can put their physical and mental health at risk.



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Thursday 28 April 2022

Patients Taking Experimental Obesity Drug Lost More Than 50 Pounds, Maker Claims


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FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Tobacco Products

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Health care groups hailed the proposal as a critical step to keep cigarettes out of the mouths of children and Black Americans, who are particularly likely to smoke menthol tobacco products.



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Moderna Seeks OK for Young Kids' COVID Vaccine as Parents Wait

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Pfizer's request for the youngest kids is expected next. But there are a lot of moving parts, and families and doctors alike are concerned the FDA will not act quickly enough.



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Scientists Are Working on How to Grow Replacement Teeth

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Unlike many other types of human tissue, dental enamel doesn't regrow after it's damaged, so specialists are using stem cells to study how to restore affected teeth.



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