• Recognizing the Signs of Hypothyroidism
• 10 Strategies to Overcome Insomnia
• Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Aging the Brain Faster?
• Techniques for Soothing Your Nervous System
• Does the Water in Your House Smell Funny? Here’s Why
• Can a Daily Dose of Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Aid Weight Loss?
• 6 Health Beverages That Can Actually Spike Your Blood Sugar
• Treatment Options for Social Anxiety Disorder
• Understanding the Connection Between Anxiety and Depression
• How Daily Prunes Can Influence Cholesterol and Inflammation

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  Real-World Studies Show Pfizer Vaccine Shields Against COVID Variants

  In two real-world studies, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appears to be standing up well against the challenges posed by more contagious coronavirus variants from Britain and South Africa. The Pfizer mRNA vaccine showed about 90% documented effectiveness in...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  Drug Saxenda Aids Weight Loss — But You Should Exercise, Too

  The weight-loss drug Saxenda can keep extra pounds off — but combining it with exercise brings a bigger payoff, a new clinical trial finds. The study found that some longstanding advice is valid: Prescription weight-loss drugs work...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  Israel Study: Pfizer Vaccine Gives 95% Protection Against Illness, Hospitalization & Death

  Two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine provide a high level of protection for populations, a new study shows. The findings from Israel — the first nation to report national data on the vaccine — show that...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  Better Access to Birth Control Boosts School Graduation Rates

  Access to free or low-cost birth control may be an important factor in improving young women’s futures, according to new research from Colorado. When access to affordable birth control increased, the percentage of young women leaving high...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  What Was Antarctic Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Mystery Illness?

  Famed Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton may have suffered from a deficiency of the nutrient thiamine, a condition known as beriberi, say researchers who claim they have cracked this nearly 120-year-old mystery. Shackleton is known for his daring...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  Many Consumers Misunderstand Those ‘Best Before’ Food Labels

  People may think they know what ‘Best before’ food date labels mean, but a new study reveals that many consumers misunderstand them. The study of over 2,600 U.S. adults “showed that an overwhelming majority of consumers say...

  • Posted May 6, 2021
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  U.S. COVID Outlook Shows Big Improvement by July

  The United States could see a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by the end of July, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Six research teams asked to project future...

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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  What’s the Right Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Heart?

  There’s a “sweet spot” for the amount of sleep you should get to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, new research shows. Folks who get six to seven hours a sleep a night — no...

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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  ADHD Meds Can Help Preschoolers, But Effects Vary

  Parents of preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be advised to give their child medication to help them concentrate, sit still and/or control impulsive behaviors. A new study comparing two classes of medications might help...

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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  Peloton Recalls Treadmills Following Child’s Death, Numerous Injuries

  Peloton said Wednesday it is recalling its Tread and Tread+ exercise machines, just weeks after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that one child’s death and dozens of injuries have been linked to the treadmills....

  • Posted May 5, 2021
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