Is College Worth It? Why I'm Asking New Questions
As a high schooler and for most of my adult life, I assumed college was simply the next step. So much of my education was focused on preparing for college,
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. The couple had undergone several rounds of
A ‘striking’ trend: After Texas banned abortion, more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage
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‘Cool’ people tend to have these six things in common, study finds
Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! An international team of researchers may have just cracked the code for what makes someone “cool.” And no matter where you live, the personality
US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds
Children’s health Chronic diseases See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades, a new study shows, and
World’s premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos
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Major medical associations sue Kennedy, Trump administration health leaders for Covid-19 vaccine changes
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‘Cool’ people tend to have these six things in common, study finds
Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! An international team of researchers may have just cracked the code for what makes someone “cool.” And no matter where you live, the personality
Top FDA vaccine official rejected broad use of Covid-19 shots, documents show
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Measles cases surge to record high since disease was declared eliminated in the US
Vaccines Children’s health Federal agencies See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Falling childhood vaccine coverage and a large, smoldering outbreak that was kindled in an undervaccinated
US children are much more likely to die than kids in similar countries, study finds
Children’s health Chronic diseases See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow American children’s health has declined profoundly over the past few decades, a new study shows, and
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World’s premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos
Cancer Federal agencies Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The Trump administration’s broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer
Major medical associations sue Kennedy, Trump administration health leaders for Covid-19 vaccine changes
Vaccines Respiratory viruses Children’s health Federal agencies See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow Medical associations representing hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical professionals and scientists in
How can families handle anxiety around summer camp after the Texas floods?
Hurricanes Storms See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow When tragedies are in the news — natural disasters, plane crashes, fires — parents naturally and unavoidably react
HHS abruptly calls off meeting of expert panel on preventive care, raising questions about its future
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Is College Worth It? Why I'm Asking New Questions
As a high schooler and for most of my adult life, I assumed college was simply the next step. So much of my education was focused on preparing for college,
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence. The couple had undergone several rounds of
A ‘striking’ trend: After Texas banned abortion, more women nearly bled to death during miscarriage
Maternal health Women’s health Abortion rights See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of
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Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say
Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data shows. Stuffed animals provide comfort during uncertainty and help adults
Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say
Summary Wearing socks to bed could help improve sleep by lowering core body temperature, according to Cleveland Clinic specialists. The process of warming feet opens blood vessels, increasing heat loss
Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead
Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia may lead to serious health complications including heart attacks and
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people
