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23 Feb
Study Finds Every Pregnancy Leaves a Unique Mark on the Brain
Researchers uncover links between pregnancy-related brain changes, mother-baby bonding, and maternal mental health.
20 Feb
Extreme Exercise May Damage Red Blood Cells, New Study Finds
A new study finds athletes who ran ultra-long races — from 25 miles to more than 100 — showed signs of red blood cell damage that could affect how well oxygen and nutrients are delivered throughout the body.
19 Feb
Spirituality Linked to Lower Risk of Alcohol and Drug Misuse
A new study links spiritual or religious involvement to a significantly lower risk of harmful alcohol or drug use.
Trump Order Backing Popular Weedkiller Sparks Backlash From MAHA
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to increase U.S. production of the active ingredient in the common weedkiller Roundup, and the decision has drawn criticism from activists who support him.
The order calls glyphosate critical to the nation’s food supply and national security.
But critics say th...
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Trader Joe’s Recalls Chicken Fried Rice Over Possible Glass Pieces
Trader Joe’s shoppers are being urged to check their freezers amid a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat chicken fried rice due to possible glass contamination.
The recall affects Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice sold across the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Servi...
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Final Group of Striking Nurses Returns To Work in New York
After more than a month on the picket line, thousands of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals have voted to end their strike.
More than 4,000 nurses in the New York City-based hospital system walked off the job on Jan. 12.
They approved a new contract on Saturday.
The union representing them, the New York State Nurses Assoc...
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Cancer Blood Test Fails To Catch Disease Earlier in Major Study
A blood test designed to find cancer early did not work as hoped in a major new study, according to the company that makes it.
The test, called Galleri, failed to lower the number of people diagnosed with late-stage cancer, its maker Grail announced last week.
The results are a blow to a fast-growing field that aims to catch cancer e...
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Results Outweigh Side Effects Among Ozempic/Wegovy Users, Study Says
Side effects like nausea or vomiting are common among folks taking Ozempic/Wegovy, but they’ll grin and bear it if they think they’re losing weight, a new study finds.
The drugs’ perceived effectiveness — lost weight, less appetite, fewer food cravings — outweigh GI side effects, researchers reported recently ...
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Strength Linked To Longevity Among Senior Women
You don’t need to look buff or tough, but muscle strength can influence how long you’ll live, a new study says.
Older women with greater strength had a significantly lower risk of death during an eight-year follow-up, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.
The study measured women’s grip streng...
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