Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints. Specifically, the immune system is attacking the body’s own tissues thinking they are pathogenic or deleterious. It is…
Category: 5. Health
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A safe painkiller? New research raises concerns about Tylenol’s safety in pregnancy
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…
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Scientists solve 30-year mystery of a hidden nutrient that shields the brain and fights cancer
An international team of scientists, co-led by researchers at the University of Florida and Trinity College Dublin, has cracked a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a micronutrient that we rely on for everything from…
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Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!”
While there is certainly an appeal to such a powerful parenting hack,…
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When First-Year College Students Struggle With Separation Anxiety
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The start of the academic year is often a peak time for many student counseling centers. Not surprisingly, many first-year/incoming students seek counseling due to anxiety about…
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Stunning galaxy blooms with pink nebulae in Hubble’s new image
Today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week offers a closeup of a nearby spiral galaxy. The subject is NGC 2835, which lies 35 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra (The Water Snake).
A previous Hubble image of this…
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mRNA vaccines hold promise for many diseases. Now the tech is under fire
Researchers warn that halting federal contracts for mRNA vaccine research could weaken pandemic preparedness and slow medical advances.
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Pediatricians’ association recommends COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers and some older children, breaking with CDC guidance
For 30 years, vaccine recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have aligned closely with those from the American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP. But on Aug. 19, 2025, the AAP published new vaccine recommendations…
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Valley Fever Cases On Track To Surpass Record Levels In California
A family member tends to her husband, who is suffering from Valley Fever and other medical problems, in their apartment in Madera, Calif. Valley Fever, a little-known disease infecting more people nationwide every year, is especially prevalent in…
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Cells of the Vagus Nerve Defend Against Flu Damage
The fibers of the vagus nerve have many crucial roles. The vagus nerve helps regulate many physical functions including controlling heart rate and speech; it is related to the feeling of satiety after eating;…
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