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Study offers dozens of reasons to cut sugar
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- Lisa O’Mary
The result is a list that cites the world’s most common health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack,...
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COVID led to rise in pregnancy-related deaths: New research
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- Lisa O’Mary
The rise in deaths was most pronounced among Black mothers.
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Air pollution may be causing eczema
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- Lisa O’Mary
There are now more than three times as many eczema cases as there were in the 1970s, and it now affects as many as 20% of children and 10% of...
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Cases of potentially deadly fungus jump 200%: CDC
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- Lisa O’Mary
People in hospitals and nursing homes are at a heightened risk because they might have weakened immune systems or be using invasive medical...
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One in four parents lied about kids’ COVID status: Survey
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- Lisa O’Mary
Many parents said they considered it their right as parents to make their own decision about their children’s health status.
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Drug-resistant stomach bug infections on the rise: CDC
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- Lisa O’Mary
Most infections have been seen in men who have sex with men, but a small number have also occurred in women and in young children.
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One in five children at risk for eating disorder: Study
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- Lisa O’Mary
The proportion of children with disordered eating is likely even higher, the researchers explain, because children may hide symptoms “due to...
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COVID vs. flu: Which is deadlier?
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- Lisa O’Mary
People who were hospitalized with Omicron COVID-19 infections were 54% more likely to die, compared with people who were hospitalized with the flu...
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Pfizer COVID vaccine effective in young children, study shows
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- Lisa O’Mary
A three-dose series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in children aged 6 months to 4 years.
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New report says suicide rates rising among young Black people
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- Lisa O’Mary
Significant increases in suicide occurred among Native American, Black and Hispanic people.
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Vibrating pill can help treat constipation
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- Lisa O’Mary
The drug-free pill is designed for daily use.
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Surgeon General says 13-year-olds shouldn’t be on social media
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- Lisa O’Mary
Young teens are developing their sense of self-worth and relationships, and the distorted environment of social media often does them a disservice...
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Flu, other common viruses linked to neurologic disease
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- Lisa O’Mary
Researchers found 22 links between viruses and common neurological conditions often seen in older people.
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FDA wants annual COVID boosters, just like annual flu shots
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- Lisa O’Mary
The booster’s formulation would be selected in June targeting the most threatening COVID-19 strains.
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COVID dramatically increases death risk during pregnancy: Study
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- Lisa O’Mary
“The implications here are that it’s really important that if you’re pregnant or if you’re thinking about becoming pregnant, to get vaccinated.”...