Though it may not have felt like winter until recently, it is that time of year when environmental exposures to the cold weather will be causing many problems for people. Here are some tips for preventing and safely treating ...
Jan 17, 2012
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Putting the clocks forward does not affect the length of the daylight period—a natural phenomenon beyond human control—but rather makes it possible to optimize its use by using early morning light for activities and thus ...
Mar 9, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Dry, cracked heels are common in the winter, but there are several ways to prevent and treat the problem, a skin specialist says.
Feb 14, 2022
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As fall and winter sports are in full swing, youth athletics will see a rise in injuries. Tens of millions of children and teens participate in organized sports, and more than 3.5 million sports injuries occur every year.
Nov 8, 2019
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In Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in October and November, whereas the number of absences is lower than expected between June and September. ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that it's possible to produce a compound with anti-cancer properties directly from feverfew—a common flowering garden plant.
Aug 1, 2019
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Some year-round runners dread plunging temperatures, but according to recent research, the benefits of running in the cold weather outweigh warm weather running—and could help you burn bad fat, lose more weight, and make ...
Nov 27, 2023
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The distressing case of a pregnant Chinese woman miscarrying after a strict lockdown delayed her access to medical treatment has reignited debate over the limits of China's zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19.
Jan 7, 2022
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AHarvard infectious diseases expert says that vaccination rates among the elderly need to be close 100 percent if another surge of COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths is to be avoided this winter.
Oct 1, 2021
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Hundreds of flights were cancelled, some schools shut and tour groups suspended on Friday after three coronavirus cases were reported in Shanghai, as China continues its strict zero-COVID policy.
Nov 26, 2021
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