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Read More »Kids who wear school uniforms get less physical activity, study finds: ‘There’s a problem’
School uniforms can make parents’ lives easier. But can they negatively impact kids’ health? A study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science suggests that school uniform policies could serve as a barrier to children getting daily physical activity. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. analyzed …
Read More »Measles virus continues to spread as WHO says more than half the world has high risk of getting the virus
More than half the world’s countries will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year unless urgent preventative measures are taken, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday. Measles cases have been increasing across most regions mainly due to missed vaccinations during …
Read More »Florida student and teacher bond over matching scars from their open-heart surgeries: ‘Tough cookies’
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Read More »Medical experts find 275 million new genetic variants in study which explains why some are more prone to disease
A study that analyzed the genetic code of a quarter of a million U.S. volunteers found more than 275 million entirely new variants that may help explain why some groups are more prone to disease than others, researchers reported on Monday. The whole genome sequencing data from a wide range …
Read More »Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart and brain conditions
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Read More »Ask a doc: ‘What causes hiccups, and how can I get rid of them?’
Most of us get the hiccups from time to time. While they can be annoying, they generally go away on their own before too long. But sometimes a stubborn case of the hiccups can go on for minutes or even up to an hour. If you’re at work or in …
Read More »Sleep expert on why people should prioritize sleep quality over quantity
When it comes to maintaining heart health, it’s not just how long you sleep — it’s how well you sleep that matters equally, if not more, said Dr. Shelby Harris, a behavioral sleep psychologist and clinical associate professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Poor quality sleep really can influence …
Read More »Heart health risk factors for women over age 50: ‘Don’t ignore new symptoms,’ experts warn
February is American Heart Month — a good time to know what’s at stake in terms of your cardiovascular health. For women over age 50, a few factors regarding heart health deserve a little more attention, according to experts. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, …
Read More »Hundreds of rural hospitals are in danger of shutting down, study finds: ‘At risk of closure’
Hundreds of hospitals in rural areas of the U.S. are at risk of closure, according to new data from Chartis, a Chicago health care advisory services firm. A total of 141 rural hospitals have closed since 2010 — while another 453 are “at risk of closure,” according to a press …
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