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A new U.S. tool maps where heat will be dangerous for your health

WebA new U.S. tool maps where heat will be dangerous for your health. To escape record-breaking heat on July 14, 2023, these people in Phoenix took refuge inside a …

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When it comes to physical activity, every bit counts

WebThe message that people can reap health benefits from even a little bit of physical activity is seeping into the mainstream, says Lyndon Joseph, an exercise …

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How patient-led research could speed up medical innovation

WebA history of patient activism and patient-led research. About 1.3 percent of adults in the United States have ME/CFS, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease …

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WebIt may be just the beginning. By Payal Dhar April 16, 2024. Health & Medicine. Teens are using an unregulated form of THC. Here’s what we know. The compound is …

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Here are some of the biggest medical advances in 2023

WebHere are some of the biggest medical advances in 2023. In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the nasal spray Narcan, which can reverse the …

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Is aging without illness possible

WebA retired chemist who used to work for pharmaceutical companies, Broadbent is 70 and in excellent health today, but he worries about the future.

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Health risks can persist at least 2 years after COVID-19, new data …

WebAugust 21, 2023 at 12:02 pm. The risk of experiencing such health issues as diabetes, fatigue or blood clots can persist for at least two years after a coronavirus infection, a …

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Health on the Net

WebAssembled by the Health on the Net Foundation in Switzerland, this Web site posts an array of advice on health problems, offers lists of scientific meetings, and …

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Early mRNA research that led to COVID-19 vaccines wins 2023 …

WebAs of September 2023, more than 13.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses — including mRNA vaccines as well as other kinds of shots — had been administered since they first …

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Social media harms teens’ mental health, mounting evidence …

WebThe concern, and the studies, come from statistics showing that social media use in teens ages 13 to 17 is now almost ubiquitous. Two-thirds of teens report using …

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The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing

WebAir pollution levels have come down since the 1970s, but smog is being linked with a growing list of diseases, including dementia, obesity, diabetes and even …

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Aimee Grant investigates the needs of autistic people

WebThe public health researcher focuses on what kinds of support people with autism need rather than on treating the condition as a disease to cure.

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Traces of bird flu are showing up in cow milk. Here’s what to know

WebThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration found bits of genetic material from bird flu viruses in cow milk in U.S. grocery stores, the agency announced April 23.

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‘Flavorama’ guides readers through the complex landscape of flavor

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'Humanity’s spacecraft' Voyager 1 is back online and still exploring

WebScience News was founded in 1921 as an independent, nonprofit source of accurate information on the latest news of science, medicine and technology.

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A vaccine for bees has an unexpected effect

WebHoneybees are under stress from pesticides, mites and a variety of diseases. Now, a new vaccine aimed at protecting bees from a serious bacterial infection may do …

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Irregular bone marrow cells may increase heart disease risk

WebLowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, quitting smoking, managing diabetes: these evidence-backed approaches remain key ways to reduce the risk of …

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Forever chemicals, or PFAS, pose troubling health risks

WebAlarm about the health impacts of these chemicals has sparked a recent flurry of action from U.S. public health and regulatory officials. Warning that PFAS pose …

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Health & Medicine Page 2 of 464 Science News

WebBy Jude Coleman April 8, 2024. Health & Medicine. Bird flu has infected a person after spreading to cows. Here’s what to know. H5N1 has wreaked havoc on birds …

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Noise pollution can harm birds even before they hatch

WebThe raucous din of modern life can seriously mess with animals (SN: 2/9/15). Traffic noise can drown out mating calls, spike stress hormones and even increase …

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Language models may miss signs of depression in Black people’s …

WebResearchers and public health officials have been testing machine learning programs that are designed to predict links between certain language markers and …

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