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More Toddler Screen Time Brings More Tantrums, Study Finds

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Using tablets as 'e-babysitters' for toddlers could lead to more tantrums, which in turn can have harried parents trying to calm a...

Getting Fats From Plants Vs. Animals Boosts Your Life Span

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- A study of more than 400,000 people tracked for up to 24 years finds that those who got their dietary fat from plants versus animals...

FDA Says No to MDMA as Therapy for PTSD

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Advocates for the use of the psychedelic drug MDMA (midomafetamine) to treat mental health conditions were delivered a setback on...

Brain Study Shows How Classical Music Lifts Your Mood

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Does listening to classical music make you feel sublime? A new study suggests there might be a scientific reason for that...

Even Moderate Drinking Ups Risk for Brain Bleeds After a Fall

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Drinking can increase a senior’s risk of a brain bleed following a fall, even if they only occasionally imbibe, a new study...

Could More Men With Early Prostate Cancers Keep Their Lymph Nodes?

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- For years, the treatment of early-stage prostate cancers that haven't spread beyond the organ have often included the removal of...

Fruits, Vegetables Lower Your Body's Acid Levels, Boosting Health

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- An apple a day, along with a healthy serving of vegetables, could become a first line of treatment for hypertension, new research...

TikTok Craze 'Extra Hard' Gum Won't Chisel Your Jawline. It Might Even Hurt You

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- “Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is...

Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Does your kid suffer from wheezing that returns again and again? They might be suffering from a “silent” viral lung...

Blood Test Can Predict a Dangerous Lung Issue for Preemie Babies

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Simantha Nation’s son, Atticus, struggled to breathe from his very first gasp for air. Born very preterm at 26 weeks&rsquo...

Obamacare Boosted New Moms' Access to Mental Health Care

MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 -- Pregnant women and new moms have better access to treatment for mood disorders, thanks to Obamacare, a new study finds. More women...

How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

SUNDAY, Aug. 11, 2024 -- As Americans sweat through another scorching summer, one expert warns that while extreme heat can cause physical harm it can also...

How Common Drugs, Lotions Can Worsen Sunlight's Harm to Your Skin

SATURDAY, Aug. 10, 2024 -- Most folks know that a good sunscreen can guard against the sun's harmful rays, but many might not realize that some medications and...

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray, Neffy, to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- People who are nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray. The U.S...

Childhood Vaccines Have Saved 1 Million U.S. Lives Since 1994, CDC Says

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- In findings that offer compelling evidence of the power of childhood vaccines, a new government report shows the routine shots have...

New Upright Scanner Tracks Brain Function While You Walk

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- A wearable brain scanner could improve research into Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other debilitating disorders, new research...

Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says. A healthy...

Post-Op Radiation May Give Long-Term Protection Against Breast Cancer's Return

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Radiation therapy following surgery can keep breast cancer from returning for up to 10 years, a new study claims. The study supports...

TikTok Videos Glamorize Eating Disorders and Harm Women's Body Image

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Women exposed to TikTok videos that make eating disorders look cool and glamorous tend to have worse body image, a new study...

Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 -- Pollen is a known trigger for seasonal allergies and asthma, but new research suggests that certain plant species release pollen that...

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