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Online sales of morning-after pills surge post-election
In the wake of Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of…
Eczema risk seems to increase from polluted air, study finds
1 of 2 | Industrialization has accelerated the global prevalence of eczema, drawing attention to…
Good night’s sleep helps prevent high blood pressure in teens
New research shows that healthy sleep can help keep hypertension at bay in young people. Photo by Adobe…
U.S. alcohol consumption rose during pandemic, in years after
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of Americans who consumed alcohol -- which had already…
Poll finds mental health benefits for seniors with grandchildren
Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a…
Flavored vapes still easy for kids to buy online
If you think that federal restrictions on the sale of tobacco products make it nearly impossible for your teen…
CDC: U.S. epidemic of STDs may finally be slowing
The epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States appears to be cooling off after…
Costco recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to possible mislabeling
The recalled packages of butter list "cream" among their contents, but may be missing the "Contains Milk"…
Vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in obese seniors
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a…
Genetic test might quickly diagnose any type of infection
A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in…