New Mother Holding Sleeping Baby Daughter In Nursery At Home
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Pregnancy care in the United States consists of prenatal visits that are purposeful, recurrent, and often celebratory. Postpartum, however, the mother’s support system often drops…
Category: 5. Health
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Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk
- People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with healthy mouths.
- Poor oral health was also tied to a 36% higher likelihood of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
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Two Million Pounds Of Pork Jerky Recalled After Metal Found In Bags
A company in South Dakota has recalled over two million pounds of pork jerky after consumers reported finding metal in the bags of snacks.
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A company has recalled a popular pork jerky product after multiple consumers reported finding pieces of…
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Scientists turn flower fragrance into a mosquito killer
To combat mosquito-borne illnesses that claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year, scientists have enlisted an unexpected partner: a fungus that gives off a floral scent.
By exploiting mosquitoes’ attraction to flowers, an international team…
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Life expectancy gains have slowed sharply, study finds
A new international analysis led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor reveals that the remarkable gains in life expectancy seen across wealthy nations during the early 20th century have slowed dramatically. The findings indicate that no…
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Parents And Experts Give Warnings About The Possible Dangers Of Kratom
Kratom pills with a faux prescription logo.
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In September of 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration released a report stating that although kratom is available online and in brick-and-mortar stores, that the FDA was warning the…
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction
A promising group of medications already used to treat diabetes and obesity may also hold potential for tackling alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
These drugs, called…
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How New Trump Multiyear Policy Makes NIH Grants Even Harder To Get
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) sits in front of a graph that shows how the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be funding a lto fewer grants this year and next during her questioning of NIH director Jayanta Bhattacharya. (Photo by Win…
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Ancient DNA reveals the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have conducted a genetic analysis of the remains of soldiers who retreated from Russia in 1812. Their work uncovered traces of two disease-causing pathogens — those behind paratyphoid fever and relapsing…
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Exercise and omega-3s could be the secret to healthier teeth
New research published in Scientific Reports has found that regular exercise paired with omega-3 supplementation can significantly enhance immune function and reduce the severity of chronic apical periodontitis, a type of inflammation that…
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