Health
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Less than half of nurses are ‘fully engaged’ at work, while many are ‘unengaged,’ new report reveals
The National Nursing Shortage is affecting rural areas The nationwide nursing shortage is hitting small communities hardest. And, it’s because…
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Jellyfish are not the ‘simple creatures’ once thought: New study may change an understanding of our own brains
Jellyfish could be much smarter than scientists previously thought, asserts a new study published in the journal Current Biology. Poisonous…
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Aspartame and autism: Drinking diet soda amid pregnancy linked to diagnosis in male offspring, says study
Pregnant or breastfeeding women who consume diet soda or other foods and drinks containing aspartame could experience higher rates of…
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Child car seat safety: Expert shares dos and don’ts to protect kids from accident injuries
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for kids. In 2021, 710 children in the U.S. under the age…
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Obesity maps: CDC reveals which US states have the highest body mass index among residents
All U.S. states have an obesity rate among their residents of higher than 20%, which is at least one in…
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Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be ‘skeeter syndrome’? Here’s what to know
If a pesky mosquito bite just doesn’t seem to go away, it could be something else — namely, skeeter syndrome.…
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TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips
In the U.S., a person has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Boost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity experts
Just as our bodies and organs break down as we age, so do our brains. While the cognitive aging process…
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Opposites don’t always attract, governor issues vaccine warning, and parents honor late daughter
Dan and Jessica Roomberg’s life was turned upside down when their first child, Mila, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1…
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Ask a doc: ‘How can I make vaccinations and blood draws less scary for my child?’
Back-to-school time means a focus on children’s immunizations ahead of flu season — but the prospect of shots can be…
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