• FDA Gives Moderna COVID Vaccine Full Approval

    Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval for use in people 18 and older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. The vaccine, which has been available for that age group under emergency use authorization (EUA),...

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  • Late-Stage Colon Cancers Increasing Among Young Americans

    Yet another study is chipping away at the idea that colon and rectal cancers are diseases of older age: In the past couple decades, Americans younger than 40 have shown the steepest rise in advanced cases of...

    • Posted January 31, 2022
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  • Calif. Universal Health Care System Bill Faces Monday Deadline

    California lawmakers must vote by Monday on whether to keep a bill to create a universal health care system moving forward. Monday, Jan. 31, is the last chance for California Democrats in the Assembly to keep the...

    • Posted January 31, 2022
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  • Kardashian’s Figure a Tough Ideal for Women at Risk of Eating Disorders

    The images are never-ending: Celebrities like Kim Kardashian posting one sultry shot after another on social media. But new research warns this constant barrage of “perfect” bodies can undermine the self-esteem of young women. They’re apt to...

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  • AHA News: Healthy Living Could Offset Genetics and Add Years Free of Heart Disease

    MONDAY, Jan. 31, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — People who follow seven rules for healthy living – such as staying physically active and eating a healthy diet – could offset a high genetic risk for heart...

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  • Driving Both High and Drunk More Dangerous Than Either Alone: Study

    The hazards of drunken driving are well known, and a new research review shows that adding pot to the mix only makes matters worse. The analysis of 57 past studies found that the combination of alcohol and...

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  • ‘Stealth’ Version of Omicron Variant No Cause for Alarm, Experts Say

    The so-called “stealth” variant of Omicron isn’t likely to cause another devastating wave of COVID-19, experts say. The new version of the variant, called BA.2, doesn’t appear to cause more severe disease and vaccines are just as...

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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2022

    Scientists say new ‘stealth’ Omicron variant poses little threat.The variant, called BA.2, doesn’t appear to cause more severe disease and vaccines are just as effective against it as they are against the original Omicron variant (BA.1), experts...

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  • Could Everyday Plastics Help Make You Fat?

    Is your plastic water bottle widening your waistline? Could be. In a new study, Norwegian researchers said that chemicals in common plastic products like water bottles or food packaging may put you at risk of piling on...

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  • Screens Near Bedtime Bad for Preschoolers’ Sleep

    It’s crucial to keep preschoolers away from screens and other sources of light in the hour before bedtime if you want them to get a good night’s sleep, researchers say. That’s because even a little bit of...

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