• FDA Warns of Bogus Fertility Claims for Some Supplements

    Women who are struggling to get pregnant, beware of false dietary supplements that claim to help cure infertility and other reproductive health issues. Such supplements are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and they...

    • Posted May 31, 2021
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  • Even Preschoolers Want to Be in the ‘In Crowd,’ Study Finds

    People aren’t born understanding social norms, but kids do have a desire to fit in with the crowd from an early age, according to a new study. Researchers from Duke University in Durham, N.C. found that when...

    • Posted May 31, 2021
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  • Is It COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

    You suddenly develop the sniffles. Is it allergies or COVID-19? One expert says whether you have a history of allergies might provide your biggest clue. “Symptoms such as congestion, sore throat and loss of smell are all...

    • Posted May 31, 2021
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  • Boaters and Drivers, Stay Alcohol-Free This Memorial Day Weekend

    It’s the first holiday since the pandemic began where Americans can mingle without masks if they are fully vaccinated, so celebrations are in order. But folks still need to avoid alcohol if they’re driving or boating over...

    • Posted May 29, 2021
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  • Immunity After COVID-19 Illness May Last at Least 1 Year

    Long-term data from northern Italy — an area hit hard during the early days of the pandemic — suggests that reinfection after recovery from COVID-19 infection is very rare, and immunity in former patients could be long-lasting....

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Many Americans Confused About Sunscreens: Poll

    Think you know all you need to know about slathering on the sunscreen this summer? Maybe you don’t. As the Memorial Day weekend begins, many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Amazon Tribe Could Hold Key to Health of Aging Brains

    A native South American population that lives a pre-industrial lifestyle may have a slower rate of brain aging than the typical Westerner, a new study finds. The study focused on the Tsimane population, whose roughly 16,000 members...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens

    Many health experts hailed the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 to 15, but some parents have been hesitant to take their kids in for a shot. “Parents naturally worry more about their...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Poll Finds Herd Immunity in U.S. Possible by Summer

    Seventy percent of American adults could be vaccinated by this summer, a new poll suggests. The survey results bode well for the country and likely mean that President Joe Biden’s goal of 70 percent vaccine coverage for...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: May 28, 201

    Few Cases of Heart Inflammation in Big Ten Athletes with COVID-19 Heart inflammation was detected in just over 2% of nearly 1,600 Big Ten Conference athletes who’ve had COVID-19, a new study says. Of those 37 athletes,...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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