NEW YORK, NY – MAY 01: Bronx VA Medical Center nurses hold a demonstration and join other nationwide ‘May Day’ actions demanding increased COVID-19 protections for nurses and health care workers on May 01, 2020 in New York City. According to…
Category: 5. Health
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Simple thyroid check in pregnancy may lower autism risk
Women who experience continuing thyroid hormone irregularities throughout pregnancy may face a higher chance of having a child diagnosed with autism, according to a study released in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Thyroid…
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Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs
New findings from scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History show that most dogs alive today retain small but measurable amounts of wolf ancestry that developed after…
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Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan
Right now, 68 million Americans have a deadline coming up: the deadline to decide their Medicare health coverage for next year if they’re over age 65 or have major disabilities.
They must make those decisions by December 7, for coverage…
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Hidden blood molecules show surprising anti-aging power
People invest significant time and effort into keeping their skin looking young through masks, creams and serums. Researchers have now identified naturally produced molecules with anti-aging potential that originate within the body itself. These…
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Where cannabis stores cluster, emergency visits climb
A population-based natural experiment investigated how living near cannabis retail stores relates to cannabis-related harms. The researchers found a connection between store exposure and higher rates of harm, with the largest increases appearing…
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Repeated head impacts may quietly break the brain’s cleanup system
A new study examining cognitively impaired professional boxers and mixed martial arts fighters reports that the brain’s waste-clearing system appears to weaken after repeated blows to the head. These findings are scheduled to be presented next…
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Scientists find toxic metals hidden in popular plastic toys
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), working together with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have found significant amounts of hazardous chemicals in plastic toys sold throughout Brazil. The team examined 70 products,…
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A popular “essential” medicine may be putting unborn babies at risk
Researchers Dr. Adrienne Chan and Professor Ian Wong of Aston University examined how antiseizure medications are used around the world.
- The World Health Organization lists valproate as an essential medicine, yet the drug can lead to serious…
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Canada just lost its measles elimination status. Is the U.S. next?
Measles is making a comeback in the Americas.
The United States may soon have to return its gold medal status of measles elimination, a ranking bestowed by the World Health Organization that signals the virus is under control and…
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