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Exercise Like Your Brain Depends on It
There’s a new reason we should all be working out regularly. A recent study found that physical fitness also helps us problem-solve and make smarter decisions.
You Just Learned You Have Severe Eczema: What Now?
Researchers have written comprehensive guidelines for managing severe eczema, which can increase the risk of serious infections.
Think You Have a Food Allergy? You May Be Wrong
While about 19 percent of U.S. adults think they have a food allergy, only around 11 percent have documented food allergies, according to survey results.
Food Allergy Prevention Tips for Parents
Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics give parents the latest information on how to prevent and manage food allergies.
Why Climate Change Is Bad News for People With Seasonal Allergies
Mother Nature’s calendar is being disrupted by climate change, and that’s wreaking havoc for the 25 million Americans people with hay fever.
How Likely Are You to Develop PTSD?
Researchers have developed an analytical model to accurately predict the likelihood of posttraumatic stress disorder after a frightening or shocking event.
Childhood Lead Exposure May Impact Long-Term Mental Health
Exposure to lead in childhood may affect mental health and personality in adulthood, according to a study.
This Simple Test Could Diagnose Preeclampsia in Minutes
In a study, researchers say they’ve developed a simple urine test to quickly diagnose preeclampsia, a dangerous pregnancy complication.
When Dad Smokes During Pregnancy, Heart Defects Are a Bigger Risk
Secondhand smoke from fathers-to-be raises a baby’s risk of congenital heart defects by up to 124 percent, even more than when mom smokes during pregnancy.
A New Vaccine Could Treat Existing HPV and Precancer of the Cervix
The current HPV vaccine, Gardasil9, prevents cervical cancer—but a new vaccine could actually get rid of HPV and precancerous cells in people who are already affected.