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Bruce Christensen, RPh
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Graduated from Washington State University in 2024.
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19 Jan
Major Evidence Review Finds No Link Between Tylenol During Pregnancy and Autism or ADHD
A review of 43 high-quality studies involving hundreds of thousands of children finds no evidence that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy increases a child’s risk for autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.
16 Jan
Early Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Childhood Blood Pressure
A new study finds children exposed to fine particulate matter during pregnancy and early childhood are more likely to have higher blood pressure from ages 5 to 12.
15 Jan
Is No Social Media as Risky as Too Much for Teens?
A new study finds both heavy use and zero use of social media can negatively impact teen well-being.
As Forests Shrink, Mosquitoes Are Turning to Humans for Blood
As people cut deeper into Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes may be changing who they bite, and a new study suggests they have a new favorite target: humans.
The Atlantic Forest once stretched across much of Brazil’s coast and was home to hundreds of animal species. Today, only about one-third of the forest remains, largely d...
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New Coffee Chemicals Show Promise for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Coffee may do more than boost energy.
New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream, a finding that could one day support new foods aimed at managing type 2 diabetes.
Scientists have identified three previously unknown compounds in roasted coffee th...
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Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy.
"Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others from birth," said Elizabeth Necka, an expert on social and behavioral science at the National Institutes of Health. "So feeling so...
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- January 18, 2026
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What You Can Do To Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease
More than 14% of U.S. adults have some level of chronic kidney disease — and most have no idea.
"People with chronic kidney disease generally have no symptoms until they’re very near kidney failure," said kidney-health researcher Dr. Michael Shlipak of the University of California, San Francisco.
Chronic kidney dise...
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- January 17, 2026
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Popular Super Greens Supplement Recalled After Salmonella Illnesses Reported
A powdered super greens supplement sold across the U.S. has been recalled after federal health officials linked it to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in at least 21 states.
At least 45 people have become ill after consuming Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an...
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- January 16, 2026
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Mistrust Fuels Drop in Deceased Organ Donations, Kidney Transplants
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant, and most need a kidney. Thousands die each year before a matching organ becomes available.
New federal data reviewed by the Kidney Transplant Collaborative show that 116 fewer kidney transplants were performed last year than in 2024.
While that difference...
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