COVID has been upgraded — or downgraded — depending on how you look at it. After more than four years since SARS-CoV-2 caused a savage global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 to be an endemic disease. Aaron Hall, deputy director for science at the CDC’s coronavirus and other respiratory viruses division, has said,…
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Dementia is a savage syndrome characterized by progressive brain decline, resulting in memory loss, behavioral changes, and mobility issues. While it is true that the risk of dementia increases as we age, it is not the only factor linked to the condition. In truth, about 40% of dementia cases could be prevented through specific lifestyle…
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The new school year has started, and with it may come new anxieties, fears, concerns, and expectations for your kiddo. It can be overwhelming for everyone. But it doesn’t have to be. To help families ease the transition, NPR’s Life Kit asked teachers, pediatricians, and child development experts for their best back-to-school advice. We’ve added…
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Stick out your tongue and say, “AHHH.” Now, take a picture of it…with your computer camera. No, we’re not joking. Your tongue could be key to early disease detection. An AI program can identify ailments from tongue scans with nearly 97% accuracy. Researchers from Australia and Iraq have developed a cutting-edge system that can diagnose…
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This is alarming news for the over 100 million women who use tampons during their menstrual cycle: Toxic metals have been found in tampons. Tampons have generally been considered safe and healthy products. Granted, women who use tampons may be at higher risk for toxic shock syndrome if they are used incorrectly or left in…
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At least 50 million Americans will go to the beach this summer. A growing number of them are becoming concerned about the safety and effectiveness of the sunscreens they are using… And they have valid reasons to be worried! Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the country, and protecting against sun damage…
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You’ve undoubtedly heard the sad news by now: Richard Simmons, known for his seriously short shorts, sparkly tank tops, and frizzy hair, passed away at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 76. He was a universally recognized and beloved fitness personality and icon for over 50 years. Simmons created a fitness empire…
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Meet Miriam Todd. She has a secret to getting the best out of life. We’ll tell you what it is in a second, but first, it’s important to know that Miriam is a 100-year-old from New Jersey who works 50 hours, six days a week, at her family’s furniture store office and has no plans…
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Talk about miracles and birthday wishes coming true! Wow! For Ken Miller of Michigan, there’s no way to have a more exciting birthday, because this year he got a “heart in a box” as his birthday gift. Ken has made history as the first person in Michigan to undergo a groundbreaking heart transplant procedure in…
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New research suggests that genetics can influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and the risk may differ depending on which parent had the illness. A study of 4,400 “cognitively unimpaired” individuals found higher levels of amyloid protein plaques in the brains of those whose mother, or both parents, had Alzheimer’s compared to those…
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