Vaccination
Is the mumps vaccine becoming less effective?
(HealthDay)—Children and teenagers vaccinated against the mumps virus have accounted for one-third of infections in recent years, a new U.S. government study finds.
Dec 2, 2021
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Pediatrics
Keep your kids safe from COVID while playing sports
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Sep 27, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Do school fountains spread COVID? Why one district is giving students water bottles
In North Carolina, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools is giving students water bottles they can top off throughout the day at bottle-filling stations installed at each of the district's 20 schools.
Sep 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Male fertility is declining, environmental toxins could be a reason
In the U.S., nearly 1 in 8 couples struggles with infertility. Unfortunately, physicians like me who specialize in reproductive medicine are unable to determine the cause of male infertility around 30% to 50% of the time. ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Health
Do you really need to drink 8 glasses of water a day? An exercise scientist says 'no'
The warmer weather and longer days have inspired reminders to "stay hydrated" and drink eight glasses of water—or about two liters—a day.
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
FDA warns of hand sanitizers in food-like packaging
(HealthDay)—A warning about alcohol-based hand sanitizers in packaging that looks like food or drink has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Aug 31, 2020
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Health
Autopsies show microplastics in all major human organs
(HealthDay)—Microscopic bits of plastic have most likely taken up residence in all of the major filtering organs in your body, a new lab study suggests.
Aug 17, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Is it safe to drink from a fountain during the pandemic?
Is it safe to drink from a water fountain during the pandemic?
Aug 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
On the road again: COVID-19 safety tips for commuters
Many commuters are back on the road as COVID-19 restrictions are lifting across the country and businesses are reopening.
Jun 16, 2020
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Health
Plates, cups and takeaway containers shape what (and how) we eat
Home cooks have been trying out their skills during isolation. But the way food tastes depends on more than your ability to follow a recipe.
Jun 3, 2020
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