Tuesday 13 December 2022

COVID Vaccines Saved More Than 3 Million U.S. Lives Since 2020

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The shots also prevented an estimated 18.5 million hospitalizations and $1.15 trillion in health care costs from December 2020 through November 2022, a report says.



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Autism Myths and Facts

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What causes autism? Is it something only diagnosed in children? Get the facts on autism spectrum disorder.



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More Heart Disease Deaths on Very Hot, Very Cold Days

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For every 1,000 cardiovascular deaths globally, two additional deaths can be attributed to extremely hot days, and nine to extremely cold days.



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Are You an Optimist? Could You Learn to Be? Your Health May Depend on It.

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Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and healthy aging. We ask some dedicated optimists what might explain the connection.



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Check Older Relatives for Signs of Dementia This Holiday Season

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The holiday season can be a time when extended family members notice cognitive changes in loved ones that they don't see on a regular basis. Here's what to know.



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