Health
Does Santa's diet, lifestyle earn him a stocking full of coal?
(HealthDay)—Santa might want to put a ho-ho-hold on some of his potentially damaging lifestyle habits, such as eating millions of cookies on Christmas Eve.
Dec 26, 2016
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Medications
It's the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays. And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it, the most scientific minds will tell you they need more evidence.
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immunologists convinced Santa has a great immune system
Immunologists from Trinity are convinced that Santa and his sleigh-pulling reindeer are in excellent health as Christmas Eve approaches—and that their immune systems are all showing wonderful signs of being ready to tackle ...
Dec 23, 2021
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Vaccination
How to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated may be everyone's best protection against COVID-19. But giving everyone fair access to vaccines will take more than just providing needles and vials, community health experts say.
Apr 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
Getting vaccinated may be everyone's best protection against COVID-19. But giving everyone fair access to vaccines will take more than just providing needles and vials, community health experts say.
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
Young adults experiencing homelessness are not seeking medical care after rape
Nearly three-fourths of young adults experiencing homelessness who are raped do not seek post-sexual assault medical care, missing an opportunity to greatly reduce their risk of contracting HIV, according to a survey led ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why it's OK for kids to believe in Santa
Many children today know Santa Claus as that jolly man in red who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve. But the legend of Santa stretches back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
Dec 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why children really believe in Santa: The surprising psychology behind tradition
Many of us tell our children about a rotund, bearded man in red, who lives in the icy tundra at the top of the world. He is tasked with judging the moral worth of children everywhere. He has a list. He has checked it twice. ...
Dec 4, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers uncover dangers of celebrating 'victory' over cancer
It's a staple feature of cancer treatment centers across the country: a "victory bell" for patients to ring after completing their treatment.
Oct 25, 2019
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Surgery
Thyroidectomy complication rate down when surgeon volume up
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing total thyroidectomy, the occurrence rate of complications decreases as annual surgeon volumes increase, according to a study published online July 25 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck ...
Jul 26, 2019
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