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Harvard expert: ‘Schools should not close’

Chicago’s public school system closed this week when the teachers’ union and the city clashed over in-person learning amid a…

Is it time to resume COVID restrictions in some safe states?

There may be new trouble ahead for states that had gotten COVID-19 under control after the March and April surges…

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding up your walking pace. That’s…

Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever…

How changes to Covid-19 vaccine policy in the US may affect you

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A diversity lag in U.S. medicine includes stalled progress for Black men

As female representation rose dramatically in U.S. medical schools, the number of Black men in academic medicine stagnated or decreased,…

Beauty News

How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing benefits…

He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

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…

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…

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Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is...

Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits

Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr....

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social...

Viva la coffee shop: Why we need to meet up in them, now!

May I recommend … hangin’ out in coffee shops Coffee shops may not save the...