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Mom & Dad’s Holiday Stress a Downer for Kids, Poll Finds
Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite. A poll from Michigan Medicine...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2021
Moderna says booster shot can combat infection with Omicron variant. As the variant surges worldwide, the company released data showing that its half-dose booster shot increased antibody levels by roughly 37-fold, and a full dose of 100...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Highly Inbred, French Bulldogs Face Higher Odds for 20 Health Issues
French Bulldogs are incredibly cute, sporting adorable snub snouts, big round heads, bright wide eyes and large bat ears. Unfortunately, the physical traits that make them one of the most popular breeds in the United States and...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Biden to Address Nation Tuesday on Omicron Response, Outlook
MONDAY, Dec. 20, 2021 ( HealthDay News) — As coronavirus cases start to surge once again across the United States, President Joe Biden will address the nation about the Omicron variant on Tuesday. “Building off his Winter...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Why Are More Women Using Pot, Other Cannabis Products During Pregnancy?
A growing number of pregnant women are using marijuana or other cannabis products, and a new study suggests that relief of symptoms such as morning sickness may be a primary reason. In recent years, studies have documented...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Heat Waves Far More Frequent Now Than in 1980s
Large, simultaneous heat waves have become much more common in northern regions worldwide due to climate change and could have disastrous consequences, researchers warn. The investigators also found that these concurrent heat waves are becoming larger and...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Scientists Find Clue to Links Between Autism, Epilepsy
Kids with autism have low levels of a protein that quiets overactive brain cells, which may explain why so many have epilepsy, according to a new study. Because the protein can be detected in cerebrospinal fluid, it...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Animal Study Suggests Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease
It is likely a connection few have considered, but new research in mice suggests that obesity may up your risk of gum disease. Specifically, chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells called osteoclasts...
- Posted December 20, 2021
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Silent Killers: Space Heaters, Generators Bring Carbon Monoxide Danger
If you’re among the many people who use space heaters and generators during the winter, you need to guard against fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says. In the United...
- Posted December 19, 2021
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Don’t Let Heartburn Ruin Your Holiday Feast
Like Mr. Grinch, heartburn can crush your holiday, but there are easy ways to prevent it. “Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach content moving into the esophagus, or gullet, which is much less resistant to acid,” said...
- Posted December 18, 2021