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June 13, 2021 at 6:56 am

More elderly take drugs that can lead to falls

In 2017, an estimated 94% of older adults received a prescription for a drug that increased their risk of falling, an increase from 57% in...

May 16, 2021 at 6:50 am

What’s the story with brain fog and menopause?

The Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health says up to two-thirds of women in perimenopause report cognitive problems, although estimates as...

May 15, 2021 at 8:34 am

Often harmless, virus can cause defects in a fetus

Kimberly LaPlante's second pregnancy was as uneventful as her first. She suffered numerous colds, probably caught from her older daughter, Georgia, who was in day...

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April 11, 2021 at 9:00 am

Why rashes that follow COVID vaccines could be a 'good thing'

"Covid arm," a red, rashlike skin reaction that can occur days after inoculation, has been well-publicized. But some patients also are developing delayed reactions on...

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December 19, 2020 at 8:54 am

Getting to the root of why hair goes gray

Marco Kaltofen was 11 when he noticed his first white hairs. As his hair grew whiter, his middle-school friends started calling him "the professor." By...

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October 18, 2020 at 5:48 am

New procedure can regenerate injured cartilage

Matt Oates, 41, ran competitive track and cross-country in high school and college, then kept on running. On New Year's Day 2018, he resolved to...

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August 23, 2020 at 12:30 pm

Coronavirus provides reasons for obese people to lose weight

Obesity, a significant public health problem among American adults and children, is one of the risk factors for severe disease and death related to COVID-19.

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July 3, 2020 at 8:18 am

How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with COVID-19 risks in their everyday lives

As Americans learn to live with the coronavirus, many are struggling with decisions about which practices are safe or risky for them. The Washington Post...

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June 13, 2020 at 8:12 am

No link seen between vital drugs, COVID-19

For the millions of Americans who suffer from high blood pressure, reports that identify hypertension as a significant risk factor for serious illness and death...

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May 25, 2020 at 9:12 am

Safety of sugar substitutes remains inconclusive

Recent studies questioning the safety of sugar substitutes have been inconclusive, and experts suggest consumers use them with caution. "The best candidate may not be...

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