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Treating Males for Bacterial Vaginosis May Reduce Recurrence in Females

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection, but the results of a new study could change that. ljubaphoto/Getty Images New research suggests a common vag...

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‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilience

Early brain development lays the foundation for lifelong health and success. But disruptions to a child’s early environment can leave a long-lasting imprint on their development and success. For...

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Court upholds murder conviction in Fitbit murder case despite missteps by prosecutor

The Connecticut Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, in a case that drew widespread attention because of evidence from the victim's Fitb...

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Panic over children’s mobile phone use distracts from the help young people actually want

Should young teenagers be banned from using social media? That’s the question being discussed by British MPs debating a bill that proposes the government should decide within a year whether to rais...

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Supreme Court will take up state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado caseByMARK SHERMAN Associated PressWASHINGT...

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Millions in US Live in Places Where Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach

BOLIGEE, Ala. — Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams’ kitchen. Just one bar lit up — a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt...

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How the FDA Lets Chemicals Pour Into America’s Food Supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats. The chemical ingredients with mystifying names. The refer...

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She Co-Founded the Office That Became DOGE. Now, She Sees ‘Irresponsible Transformation.’

Jennifer Pahlka is perhaps best known as the founder of Code for America, a widely respected nonprofit that helped formalize the principles of civic tech, a movement leveraging design and technolog...

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MRNA Vaccines, Once a Trump Boast, Now Face Attacks From Some in GOP

Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving covid shots. There’s a...

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“People’s Mental Health Is Ruined”: 49 Overlooked Problems That Are Slowly Wrecking Us

Positivity is an incredibly powerful tool. If you always look on the bright side and see the glass as half full, you’ll have less stress, a stronger immune system and better mental resilience. But ...

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Adding 2,500 Daily Steps May Improve Heart Health In Female Cancer Survivors

Moderate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among female cancer survivors, a new study found SolStock/Getty Images Among older female cancer...

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When should you eat? Before, after — or even while — exercising?

If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’s a common misconception that exercising in a fasted s...

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CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link

"The American people expect high quality research and transparency."The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies ...

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Lingering lung disorders 5 years post-COVID: Here's what to know

The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms.One of those included a condition known as p...

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MRNA vaccines now face attacks from some in the GOP

This is a KFF Health News story.Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving COVID shots.Ther...

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Measles is popping up in the US. Here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses

Measles is not often seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas.Last week, an unvaccinated child d...

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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

SANTA FE, N.M. -- SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead ...

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NIH terminating active research grants related to LGBTQ+, DEI studies

Several active research grants related to studies involving LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are being canceled at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) be...

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Vaping Not Effective for Smoking Cessation. Here's What Will Help Instead

New research found that people who vape and smoke cigarettes are less likely to quit than people who only smoke cigarettes. Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images Vaping does not help most people quit...

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America Is Botching Measles

Until this year, public-health officials have abided by a simple playbook for measles outbreaks: Get unvaccinated people vaccinated, as quickly as possible. The measles component of the measles, mu...

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CDC Firings Fray Lifelines to Local Health Departments

The U.S. public health system has long been under strain, stymied by declines in funding as well as employees. And so state and local public health departments around the nation — tasked with monit...

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