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Food Banks Save Needy Families Up to $1,000 Per Year
Millions of Americans will enjoy a hot, nutritious Thanksgiving meal thanks to their local food pantry, often staffed by volunteers. Now, new research spotlights just how important these charities are. Families who rely on pantries for food...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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Mental Health Care Shortage Could Play Role in U.S. Youth Suicides
The kids aren’t alright. Up to 1 in 5 children in the United States has a mental health condition, but only about half of those who need mental health care are now receiving it. What’s more, suicide...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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White House Urges COVID Booster Shots Again, Citing Effectiveness
It’s not too late to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot. Whether it’s the bivalent vaccine from drug maker Pfizer or from Moderna, the shots offer more protection against symptomatic infection, public health officials reiterated at a...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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COVID Vaccine Boosts Protection, Even After Prior Infection: Study
Even if you’ve already had COVID-19, you can still benefit from a vaccine that can help prevent another infection, a new study shows. Danish patients gained between 60% and 94% protection against reinfection, depending on the COVID...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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Shopping Black Friday for TVs, Furniture? Don’t Forget the Tip-Over Kit
That new television, cabinet or appliance you’re looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home. So don’t forget to buy a kit to anchor it to the wall and...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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Your Child Is Sick. Do You Call Your Doctor or Head to the ER?
It’s a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room? If it’s not an emergency, a call to your child’s...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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All the Flavor, Better Health: Holiday Dinner Ingredient Swaps That Work
Holiday meals offer an opportunity to indulge in some favorite foods. Now for those who want to enjoy healthier versions of these holiday treats, a registered dietitian from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some easy...
- Posted November 23, 2022
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Keeping T-Day Kitchens Safe for the Whole Family
The whole family — even the youngest members — can take part in Thanksgiving’s hours of food preparation by following some safety tips. The nation’s leading pediatrics organization offers some holiday advice for families with young children....
- Posted November 23, 2022
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Could NSAIDs Like Ibuprofen, Aleve Make Arthritic Knees Worse?
Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, Aleve or ibuprofen don’t do a thing to slow the progression of knee arthritis, and might even make things worse, a new study suggests. Knee arthritis patients who regularly took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...
- Posted November 22, 2022
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Implant Delivers Chemo Directly to Brain in Patients Battling Brain Tumors
Researchers have found a way to safely deliver a steady supply of chemotherapy directly to brain tumors — in what they hope will be an important advance for patients with currently incurable cancers. The treatment involves an...
- Posted November 22, 2022