General Health
Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor’s Office, Poll Finds
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Most seniors have embraced “doc-in-a-box” strip mall clinics and urgent care centers as a means of
Finess & Exercise
Urine Test Might Help Men Skip Prostate Biopsies
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — When prostate cancer strikes, one question is paramount: Is it aggressive and requiring immediate treatment, or
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Mental Health
Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying
Work That Challenges Your Brain Helps You Stay Sharp With Age
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Jobs that challenge your mind could help your brain age more gracefully, a
Antipsychotics May Do Great Harm to People With Dementia: Report
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Antipsychotics can substantially increase dementia patients’ risk of many serious health problems, a
Kids’ Health
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Teens Often Bullied Online About Their Weight: Study
THURSDAY, April 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers are frequently bullied about their weight on social media, and the bullying increases with each hour they spend on these sites, a new study reveals. Nearly one in five teens (17%) said they’d experienced weight-related bullying online, according to results published April
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Melatonin Gummies to Get Safety Labeling, Child-Safe Bottles After Poisonings
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) — In the wake of a sharp rise in the number of young children accidentally eating melatonin supplements, an industry group has called for tougher safety guidelines for packaging and labeling the sleep-aid supplements. Companies have 18 to 24 months to voluntarily add child-deterrent
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Parents, You Can Ease a Teen’s Stress Around Standardized Tests
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud. This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and heightened emotionality, experts say. But there are concrete
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Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver’s License
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are likely to have a tougher time getting their driver’s license, a new study finds. Teens and young adults with these types of mood disorders are 30% less likely to obtain a driver’s license than
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