Health
Tips for holiday trips with seniors
(HealthDay)—If you plan to travel with an elderly relative this holiday season, don't leave things to chance, an expert on geriatric medicine says.
Dec 26, 2017
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Pediatrics
Researchers caution parents to prevent electrical cord burns to the mouth
With millions of Americans decorating their homes for the holidays, tangles of extension cords and electrical wires are a common sight. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have estimated more than ...
Dec 19, 2016
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Health
Bone treats a dangerous stocking stuffer for dogs
(HealthDay)—Even if he's a good boy, don't put bone treats in your dog's stocking this holiday season because they can pose a serious health risk to your pooch, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Nov 29, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness continues to rise for Americans under lockdown
Loneliness, particularly among folks under shelter-in-place orders, is a growing issue for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, new research finds.
Dec 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to maintain your mental wellness during the holidays
There are things people who are at risk of depression should keep in mind as they enter the holiday season, but Christmas isn't necessarily the mental health threat it's made out to be.
Dec 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Don't squander sacrifices of 2020: WHO chief
The sacrifices made to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic must not be squandered over the festive period, the World Health Organization's chief said in a Christmas message.
Dec 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Official: Africa needs COVID-19 vaccine for 60% in 2-3 years
Africa's top public health official says 60% of the continent's population needs to be vaccinated against the coronavirus in the next two to three years.
Dec 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychology expert offers advice for less stress, more joy during the holidays
The holidays are billed as a time of joy, but they can also be a time of increased stress for many people. In addition, Wednesday, Dec. 21, is the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year, with the sun setting in Boston ...
Dec 22, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No, it's not too late to get a flu shot
Is it too late to get a flu shot?
Jan 8, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is another COVID-19 surge around the corner?
You may have seen the latest COVID-19 numbers in Illinois and thought you were reliving parts of 2020. Unfortunately, new COVID-19 cases in Illinois have been on the rise since late October. That could mean we may have another ...
Nov 24, 2021
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