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Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution

SLEEP SAFETY ALERT

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Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution

Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be 'skeeter syndrome'? Here's what to know

THAT BITES

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Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be 'skeeter syndrome'? Here's what to know

Aspartame could cause memory and learning deficits in future generations, a new study suggests

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Aspartame could cause memory and learning deficits in future generations, a new study suggests

TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips

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TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips

High blood pressure a concern worldwide, leading to death, stroke, heart attack: How to stop a 'silent killer'

SILENT KILLER

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High blood pressure a concern worldwide, leading to death, stroke, heart attack: How to stop a 'silent killer'

Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents

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Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents

Global polio eradication effort faces challenges in meeting 2023 targets

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Global polio eradication effort faces challenges in meeting 2023 targets

Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be 'skeeter syndrome'? Here's what to know

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Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be 'skeeter syndrome'? Here's what to know

Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution

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Melatonin warnings: Nearly half of parents give it to their kids to help them sleep, but experts urge caution

TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips

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TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips

Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

1 day ago

Free COVID tests will again be available from US government starting next week

High blood pressure a concern worldwide, leading to death, stroke, heart attack: How to stop a 'silent killer'

1 day ago

High blood pressure a concern worldwide, leading to death, stroke, heart attack: How to stop a 'silent killer'

Boost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity experts

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Boost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity experts

Northeastern University granted $17.5 million by CDC to become infectious disease detection, prep center

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Northeastern University granted $17.5 million by CDC to become infectious disease detection, prep center

Aspartame could cause memory and learning deficits in future generations, a new study suggests

2 days ago

Aspartame could cause memory and learning deficits in future generations, a new study suggests

Opposites don't always attract, governor issues vaccine warning, and parents honor late daughter

2 days ago

Opposites don't always attract, governor issues vaccine warning, and parents honor late daughter

Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million

2 days ago

Health and Human Services Department awards clinics treating long COVID patients $45 million

New Mexico puppy is euthanized after it contracted rabies: This is a '100% preventable disease'

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New Mexico puppy is euthanized after it contracted rabies: This is a '100% preventable disease'

Ask a doc: 'How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?'

3 days ago

Ask a doc: 'How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?'

Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found

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Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found

Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment

3 days ago

Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment

Abortion chatbot Charley helps women end their pregnancies: 'Let's get started'

3 days ago

Abortion chatbot Charley helps women end their pregnancies: 'Let's get started'

Study on MDMA's use to treat PTSD could send therapy method to FDA for approval by 2024

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Study on MDMA's use to treat PTSD could send therapy method to FDA for approval by 2024

Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety? Mental health experts weigh in on a viral TikTok claim

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Can magnesium and vitamin D3 curb anxiety? Mental health experts weigh in on a viral TikTok claim

ER visit times: Here’s how long patients spend in emergency rooms in each state

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ER visit times: Here’s how long patients spend in emergency rooms in each state

COVID vaccine just approved should be skipped by Florida residents under age 65, says Gov. DeSantis

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COVID vaccine just approved should be skipped by Florida residents under age 65, says Gov. DeSantis

Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad

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Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad

Opposites may not attract after all: Recent study reveals the fascinating similarities between most couples

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Opposites may not attract after all: Recent study reveals the fascinating similarities between most couples

7 healthy lifestyle changes that could help reduce risk of depression, says study: ‘Enormous benefits’

September 15

7 healthy lifestyle changes that could help reduce risk of depression, says study: ‘Enormous benefits’

Artificial intelligence helps doctors predict patients’ risk of dying, study finds: ‘Sense of urgency’

September 15

Artificial intelligence helps doctors predict patients’ risk of dying, study finds: ‘Sense of urgency’

‘Fourth wave’ of fentanyl overdose deaths has gripped the nation, experts say: ‘The norm, not the exception’

September 14

‘Fourth wave’ of fentanyl overdose deaths has gripped the nation, experts say: ‘The norm, not the exception’

Cancer prevention diet, tips to live to 100 years old — and pregnant woman with cancer refuses abortion

September 14

Cancer prevention diet, tips to live to 100 years old — and pregnant woman with cancer refuses abortion

Pig kidney functions inside donated body for record 2 months

September 14

Pig kidney functions inside donated body for record 2 months

10 tips to live to be 100: ‘Far more than wishful thinking,' say longevity experts

September 14

10 tips to live to be 100: ‘Far more than wishful thinking,' say longevity experts

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

September 13

Stuffy nose? Common OTC nasal decongestants with phenylephrine don’t work in tablet form, experts say

Be well: Stop grinding your teeth for better dental health

September 13

Be well: Stop grinding your teeth for better dental health

The cancer prevention diet: 6 smart tips from a nutritionist on what to eat and why — and what to avoid

September 13

The cancer prevention diet: 6 smart tips from a nutritionist on what to eat and why — and what to avoid

City Council in Texas votes to ban all COVID-19 vaccine, mask requirements

September 13

City Council in Texas votes to ban all COVID-19 vaccine, mask requirements

Texas man dies after raw oyster dinner linked to bacteria in shellfish

September 12

Texas man dies after raw oyster dinner linked to bacteria in shellfish

Pregnant woman with brain cancer refuses abortion: ‘Killing my baby wouldn’t have saved me’

September 12

Pregnant woman with brain cancer refuses abortion: ‘Killing my baby wouldn’t have saved me’

Ask a doc: 'How can I reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?' Here are 3 tips

September 11

Ask a doc: 'How can I reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?' Here are 3 tips

Updated COVID vaccines: FDA announces emergency approval and authorization

September 11

Updated COVID vaccines: FDA announces emergency approval and authorization

Cancer after 9/11: New Jersey man beats multiple myeloma years after attack, vows he'll ‘fight to live’

September 11

Cancer after 9/11: New Jersey man beats multiple myeloma years after attack, vows he'll ‘fight to live’

Want a more accurate blood pressure reading? Try lying down when it's taken, new study suggests

September 10

Want a more accurate blood pressure reading? Try lying down when it's taken, new study suggests

These 5 steps can help you build a better body: ‘It’s not rocket science’

September 10

These 5 steps can help you build a better body: ‘It’s not rocket science’

COVID booster warning from Florida surgeon general, who advises people not to get new vaccine

September 9

COVID booster warning from Florida surgeon general, who advises people not to get new vaccine

Los Angeles mom says kids with autism don't need 'fixing,' urges greater understanding amid spike in cases

September 8

Los Angeles mom says kids with autism don't need 'fixing,' urges greater understanding amid spike in cases

Heart disease deaths linked to obesity have tripled in 20 years, study found: ‘Increasing burden’

September 8

Heart disease deaths linked to obesity have tripled in 20 years, study found: ‘Increasing burden’

CDC warns of 'increased' RSV activity in southeastern US

September 8

CDC warns of 'increased' RSV activity in southeastern US

Burnt out and getting out: American hospitals struggle with increasing shortage of nurses

September 8

Burnt out and getting out: American hospitals struggle with increasing shortage of nurses

These 10 nutrition mistakes could be taking years off your life: Here's what to do instead.

September 8

These 10 nutrition mistakes could be taking years off your life: Here's what to do instead.

Eating disorders at colleges, the great masking debate and exercise during cancer treatment

September 7

Eating disorders at colleges, the great masking debate and exercise during cancer treatment

Pharmacists agree supplement Prevagen is their top pick for memory support*

September 6

Pharmacists agree supplement Prevagen is their top pick for memory support*

Be well: Incorporate these 'nutrient-dense' superfoods into your diet

September 6

Be well: Incorporate these 'nutrient-dense' superfoods into your diet

As eating disorders increase among college students, here's how parents can help: ‘Early intervention is key’

September 6

As eating disorders increase among college students, here's how parents can help: ‘Early intervention is key’

Fauci's masking message amid rising COVID cases has doctors sounding off: 'Will not reduce the spread'

September 5

Fauci's masking message amid rising COVID cases has doctors sounding off: 'Will not reduce the spread'

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

September 5

New AI-generated COVID drug enters Phase I clinical trials: ‘Effective against all variants’

Ask an expert: 'Should I exercise during my cancer treatment?'

September 4

Ask an expert: 'Should I exercise during my cancer treatment?'

Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest are revealed in study: 'New paradigm for prevention'

September 4

Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest are revealed in study: 'New paradigm for prevention'

Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

September 3

Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'

Merkel cell carcinoma, the disease that killed Jimmy Buffett: What to know about this illness

September 3

Merkel cell carcinoma, the disease that killed Jimmy Buffett: What to know about this illness

Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious'

September 1

Virginia declares statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease: 'Rare but serious'

Skipping the salt can reduce heart disease risk by almost 20%, study finds: ‘Know what you are consuming’

September 1

Skipping the salt can reduce heart disease risk by almost 20%, study finds: ‘Know what you are consuming’

Daily aspirin after a heart attack can reduce the risk of future events, study finds

August 31

Daily aspirin after a heart attack can reduce the risk of future events, study finds

Be well: 5 tips for managing postpartum issues from a New York-based family physician

August 31

Be well: 5 tips for managing postpartum issues from a New York-based family physician

Mistreatment in maternity care, avoiding high cholesterol and the health benefits of laughter

August 31

Mistreatment in maternity care, avoiding high cholesterol and the health benefits of laughter

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

August 31

Unexplained fever? Malaria might be a possible diagnosis regardless of travel history, says CDC

'Silent walking' trend: Psychiatrist shares stress-relieving benefits of strolling in silence

August 31

'Silent walking' trend: Psychiatrist shares stress-relieving benefits of strolling in silence

AI chatbots fall short when giving cancer treatment recommendations: ‘Remain cautious’

August 31

AI chatbots fall short when giving cancer treatment recommendations: ‘Remain cautious’

Amid ADHD drug shortage, FDA approves generic version of medication: 'Opportune time'

August 30

Amid ADHD drug shortage, FDA approves generic version of medication: 'Opportune time'

Pig kidney still functioning in brain-dead man 6 weeks after transplant surgery: ‘Extremely encouraging’

August 30

Pig kidney still functioning in brain-dead man 6 weeks after transplant surgery: ‘Extremely encouraging’

‘Laughter therapy’ is shown to reduce heart disease risk in Brazilian study: 'Exciting to see'

August 30

‘Laughter therapy’ is shown to reduce heart disease risk in Brazilian study: 'Exciting to see'

Massachusetts sees first two cases of deadly West Nile virus

August 29

Massachusetts sees first two cases of deadly West Nile virus

Ask a doc: 'How can I prevent high cholesterol?'

August 29

Ask a doc: 'How can I prevent high cholesterol?'

Yet another COVID vaccine? As Biden calls for new funding, health experts sound off: ‘A slippery slope'

August 29

Yet another COVID vaccine? As Biden calls for new funding, health experts sound off: ‘A slippery slope'

Mistreatment in the maternity ward? Doctors weigh in on a new CDC report: 'Overstretched health system'

August 28

Mistreatment in the maternity ward? Doctors weigh in on a new CDC report: 'Overstretched health system'

E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply

August 28

E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply

Potentially life-threatening health scare on the rise in Virginia as Department of Health, CDC issue warning

August 28

Potentially life-threatening health scare on the rise in Virginia as Department of Health, CDC issue warning

Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates

August 27

Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates

Biden plans to ask Congress for funding to develop new COVID vaccine, may recommend shot for all

August 27

Biden plans to ask Congress for funding to develop new COVID vaccine, may recommend shot for all

Amid ceiling fan injuries in kids, doctors recommend adding warning labels: ‘Largely preventable’

August 27

Amid ceiling fan injuries in kids, doctors recommend adding warning labels: ‘Largely preventable’

Athletes break out in rashes, fever after Tough Mudder race

August 26

Athletes break out in rashes, fever after Tough Mudder race

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

August 26

Flu shot recommendations from the CDC: 'Vaccination should continue throughout the season'

AI chatbot aims to provide support for women with postpartum depression: 'A tool, not a replacement'

August 26

AI chatbot aims to provide support for women with postpartum depression: 'A tool, not a replacement'

One in five women report being mistreated while in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’

August 25

One in five women report being mistreated while in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’

ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'

August 24

ADHD drug shortage could make back-to-school season challenging, expert says: ‘Widespread impact'

Tips to ease knee pain, experts' flu season ideas — and which arm should you choose for the COVID vax?

August 24

Tips to ease knee pain, experts' flu season ideas — and which arm should you choose for the COVID vax?

Indiana hospital notifies around 500 patients they may have been exposed to tuberculosis

August 24

Indiana hospital notifies around 500 patients they may have been exposed to tuberculosis

Which arm should you use for the COVID vaccine and booster? It really does matter, study suggests

August 24

Which arm should you use for the COVID vaccine and booster? It really does matter, study suggests

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

August 23

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC

August 23

Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC

Babies, young child exposed to more screen time linked with developmental delays: Study

August 23

Babies, young child exposed to more screen time linked with developmental delays: Study

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

August 22

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

August 22

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say

COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds

August 21

COVID-19 patients face increased health risks for up to 2 years, study finds

FDA approves first maternal vaccine to prevent RSV, Pfizer's single-dose Abrysvo

August 21

FDA approves first maternal vaccine to prevent RSV, Pfizer's single-dose Abrysvo

Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China

August 21

Vapes disguised as school supplies worry authorities and prompt warnings as items pour into US from China

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

August 21

These adult vaccines could reduce seniors’ risk of Alzheimer’s, study finds: ‘Heightened immune response’

Ask a doc: 25 burning questions about AI and health care answered by an expert

August 21

Ask a doc: 25 burning questions about AI and health care answered by an expert

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

August 19

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

Maryland health officials report positive case of 'locally acquired' malaria

August 19

Maryland health officials report positive case of 'locally acquired' malaria

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

August 19

Look who's experimenting with marijuana today more than any other age group

Reality star speaks out about the menopause stigma: ‘Why can’t we talk more about it?’

August 18

Reality star speaks out about the menopause stigma: ‘Why can’t we talk more about it?’

Egg-freezing is 'exploding' among some age groups — here's what women must know

August 18

Egg-freezing is 'exploding' among some age groups — here's what women must know

WHO, CDC tracking new lineage of virus that causes COVID

August 18

WHO, CDC tracking new lineage of virus that causes COVID