• Poll Finds Most Americans Stressed Over Election, Future of Nation

    Most Americans say they’re stressed out over the future of the United States and the presidential election, a new poll shows. The Stress in America poll, conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), found that 77% of...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Election Stressing You Out? An Expert Has Coping Tips

    Stress is flooding the nation as the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears its climax. This stress is only natural, but it can be managed, said Eric Storch, vice chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences with Baylor College...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Even at Low Levels, Arsenic in Drinking Water Could Raise Heart Risks

    Long-term exposure to even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can raise a person’s risk of heart disease, a new study warns. Even folks exposed to arsenic levels below the federal limit of 10 micrograms per...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar. Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Common Post-Injury Action by Players Signals Concussion, Study Shows

    Maybe you’ve seen a cartoon character shake their head back and forth following a sharp blow — clearing away whatever stars or birds are circling their noggins. Turns out, that same move might help coaches and physical...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Could Dirty Air Raise Kids’ Odds for Peanut Allergy?

    Babies who breathe in polluted air tend to have higher rates of peanut allergy as they grow up, but the same wasn’t true for immune-based conditions like egg allergy or eczema, Australian researchers report. Why the connection...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • COVID in Pregnancy Won’t Lead to Neurodevelopmental Issues in Kids

    New research offers some comfort to pregnant women who become ill with COVID: Brain development doesn’t appear to be impaired in children exposed to the virus while in the womb. There’s no significant difference in development at...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Aerobic Exercise May Ease ‘Brain Fog’ of Breast Cancer Chemo

    Women fighting breast cancer can relieve some of their chemotherapy “brain fog” through aerobic exercise, a new clinical trial in Canada suggests. Breast cancer patients on chemo who participated in a regular aerobics class reported that they...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • MRI Might Spare Rectal Cancer Patients Surgery and Colostomy

    Some rectal cancer patients might be spared surgery and the lifelong need for a colostomy bag if they undergo MRI screening, a new study finds. The scans might accurately predict which patients have a higher odds for...

    • Posted October 23, 2024
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  • Listeria Danger Spurs Nationwide Recall of Frozen Waffles

    Treehouse Foods Inc. has recalled dozens of frozen waffle products because of potential listeria contamination. The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada and packed in various formats, the company said in its recall...

    • Posted October 22, 2024
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