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Childhood illnesses linked to higher risk of remaining childless in adulthood
Looking over 414 early-life diagnoses, 74 were significantly linked to whether or not a child would grow up to…
Probiotics may help reduce COVID-19 symptoms, delay infection
Unvaccinated people who took a lactobacillus-laced probiotic had reduced COVID-19 symptoms and even delayed…
COVID-19 may raise risk of developing atrial fibrillation
The odds a person might develop atrial fibrillation -- a common arrhythmia linked to stroke -- rose 12-fold in…
‘Long flu’ symptoms can follow severe influenza infection
An analysis of more than 92,000 VA hospital patients found that not only does "long flu" exist, but it can be…
Suicide risk varies during menstrual cycle
A new study found that suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts were more common in the "perimenstrual" phase…
Melanoma vaccine may improve survival, study shows
People with advanced melanomas who received the vaccine plus Merck's cancer drug Keytruda were 49% less likely…
Federal agents seize illegal vaping products worth $18 million
1 of 2 | Funky Republic e-cigarette seized during a joint federal operation that resulted in the…
Weight-loss medications captured Americans’ attention in 2023
1 of 3 | Obesity is a "chronic disease that need long-term treatment," says endocrinologist Dr.…
Pill to treat postpartum depression now available in pharmacies
Sold under the name Zurzuvae, the medication can quickly ease severe postpartum depression and help women…
CDC warns of ‘urgent need’ to increase vaccinations for COVID-19, other…
A nurse holds a box of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines (2021). The Centers for Disease Control and…