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When Coal-Fired Power Plants Close, Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
Fewer children end up in ERs for asthma attacks if nearby coal-fired power plants are shut down, a new study finds. “When these power plants close, we see a reduction of somewhere between 12% and 18% in...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Suicide Attempts Spike Soon After Dementia Diagnosis
A new study shows just how devastating a diagnosis of mental decline can be: Researchers found that rates of suicide rise sharply in the months after such news is delivered. The study of almost 148,000 older U.S....
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Obesity Costs the Average U.S. Adult Almost $1,900 per Year: Study
For people who are obese, even a small amount of weight gain may come with higher medical costs, a new study finds. It’s well known that obesity contributes to health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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AHA News: As Fermented Foods Rise in Popularity, Here’s What Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The increasingly trendy trio of kefir, kimchi and kombucha may not be familiar to you, but experts say fermented foods like these can help the home of most...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Waves Lapping, Birds Singing: Nature’s Sounds Bring Healing, Study Finds
If you feel recharged after a day spent in the great outdoors, there’s a physiological reason for that. Bird song and lapping waves combat negative feelings such as annoyance and stress, while boosting positive emotions and health,...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Nearly Half of U.S. Schools Now Offer In-Person Learning
Nearly half of the public schools in America are now holding in-person classes, with white children far more likely to be in those classrooms than Black, Hispanic or Asian students, the first federal data on the state...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Health Highlights: March 24, 2021
Dr. Vivek Murthy Confirmed as New U.S. Surgeon General The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid overdose crisis are top priorities for Dr. Vivek Murthy, who was confirmed as the new U.S. Surgeon General by the Senate on...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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‘Game of Thrones’ Study Reveals the Power of Fiction on the Mind
It’s not unusual for a fictional character to ring such a chord that their story shapes your life. Think of educators inspired by Robin Williams’ character in “Dead Poets Society,” lawyers drawn to the profession by Perry...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Postpartum Bleeding Doesn’t Have to Mean Hysterectomy, Experts Say
Heavy bleeding following birth can threaten the life of the mother, and doctors at times turn to a hysterectomy to end the bleeding. But a new study suggests a less invasive, underused procedure might be a better,...
- Posted March 24, 2021
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Why ‘Night Owl’ Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy have a higher risk of complications for themselves and their babies if they’re night owls instead of early birds, a new study finds. Gestational diabetes increases the mother’s risk of premature...
- Posted March 24, 2021