Heart protection from COVID shots remains amid updates, study finds
Despite continued benefits, anti-vaccine rhetoric has driven down vaccination…
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A nasal spray reaches a woman’s brain differently depending on the week, study finds
Consider what is asked of a clinical trial. Researchers gather people who differ in nearly every way that matters. They are given the same drug at the same dose, and then they average the result and call the average truth. Most of the time the trick holds…
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Half of parents report tracking their adult kids, and 1 in 4 trackers say it can increase their anxiety
Built-in smartphone apps and location-sharing features allow parents to see where their children are at any moment: Did they arrive safely? Are they where they said they’d be? How far away are they if there’s an emergency…
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Sugar-free diets may disrupt the gut microbiome, animal study indicates
Eliminating sugar from your diet may be more detrimental than previously thought, according to an animal study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Chicago…
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Grandparents are a vital resource in the child mental health crisis, says psychologist
As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist says that grandparents and extended family have a vital role to play…
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My friend’s disability from long COVID changed her view of faith and friendship
RNS) — The isolation of being homebound has taught my friend hard lessons. As a result, she believes that her connection with God has increased…
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Consumer Reports wants USDA to release information about Salmonella testing for chicken products
The consumer group wants the USDA to release information about previously approved testing methods the department now says are unsatisfactory because of false positives…
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Publisher’s Platform: We’re turning off the smoke detectors on America’s food supply
The people who find foodborne outbreaks are being fired, defunded, and disbanded — and the bugs do not care…
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Early Prime Day Apple Deals Are Here—Editor-Favorite Workout Tech Is up to 33% Off
Some of our favorite fitness trackers and headphones are already on sale…
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One daily drink no longer looks harmless, as alcohol’s risks rewrite moderate drinking rules
Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, published at Rutgers University…
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