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New federal Covid-19 vaccine policies are already keeping some people from getting shots

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Genetic risk scores developed for six diseases

A team of researchers has developed a genetic risk score for six common diseases, which could assist doctors and patients…

RFK Jr. removes all current members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday dismissed an expert panel of vaccine advisers that…

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,…

Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is…

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…

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How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely…

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…

Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a…

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

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…

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There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her...

Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over...

Sometimes as a parent, you just have to be tough and put your phone down

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Do you have a favorite child? A new study may answer why

Just because you say you don’t have a favorite child, doesn’t mean everyone around you...