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The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent
Parents are likely wondering about the recent changes to children's vaccination schedules. Here is what is in -- and out -- of the lineup.
Investors Zero in on Autism Treatment Centers
Private equity firms are buying up autism therapy centers, a move that could have a big impact on treatment and Medicaid's bottom line.
For the New Year: The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations
Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost.
Cheese As Brain Food?
Dairy foods eaten in moderation appear to lower the risk of dementia. Beware: ultra-processed cheesy foods did not provide a brain boost.
Go Ahead, Say It
Swearing is at least frowned upon and often condemned, but it can actually improve your performance when it counts. Just don't let Mom hear.
A Promising New Drug for Breast Cancer
Giredestrant improves survival time for women with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative cancers and is somewhat better tolerated.
Cannabis’ Medical Benefits - Up in Smoke?
Despite enthusiasm for the promise of medical marijuana, scientific support for its effectiveness exists for only a few conditions.
Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit
Why are doctors leaving private practice in record numbers? There are several reasons, but none are related to the Affordable Care Act.
Nurse-Midwives Do More Than Deliver
Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource — especially for women in rural areas.
A Diet to Give Your Heart More Healthy Years
Foods high in polyphenols -- like chocolate, coffee, tea, fruits and nuts -- help your heart age more healthfully. It's easy to get started.
The Air You Breathe
Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes.
Baby Steps for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is debilitating, and sufferers' tendency to move less can slow recovery. A program based on infants' early moves shows promise.
Students, Take Notes for Better Recall; Use Generative AI to Dig Deeper
Taking written notes remains the best way to begin to commit new information to memory. LLMs like ChatGPT have a different role to play.
What Golden Retrievers Can Teach Us about Human Behavior
University of Cambridge researchers analyzed golden retrievers' genes and found clear connections to canine -- and human -- behaviors.
In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors
Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas even as rural populations are growing. Some ideas and programs designed to help.
Heart Problems Hiding in Plain Sight
Calculations to determine patients’ risk of heart problems often miss those at lower risk until too late. Imaging may be more accurate.
A Reason to Welcome a Root Canal
It's true. As painful -- and expensive -- as this dental procedure is, it can seriously improve your long-term heart and metabolic health.
To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
Eczema sufferers don't want to make their itchy, inflamed skin irritation worse, so they may put off bathing. A study offers new guidance.
Birth Control and the Risk of Breast Cancer: Separating Fact from Fiction
New findings on how forms of hormonal birth control affect the risk of breast cancer have created a lot of buzz. Here's what the actual results were.
Rosemary's Promise As a Wound Treatment
Rosemary is touted on TikTok and Instagram as useful for scarless wound healing. A preliminary study finds the claim may have some merit.