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Pandemic May Be Affecting How Parents Feed Their Kids
Pandemic Silver Lining: Global Decline in Urban Crime
Pandemic Stress Keeps Many From Exercising
Pandemic Tied to Higher Suicide Rate in Blacks, Lowered Rate in Whites: Study
Pandemic to Endemic: Is a New Normal Near?
Pandemic-Linked Rise in Crime Hit America's Poor Neighborhoods Hardest
Parkinson's Drug Eyed as Treatment for Severe Macular Degeneration
People Underestimate Impact of Random Acts of Kindness
People With Autism at Higher Risk for Suicide, Self-Harm: Study
Pets Provide Comfort for 'Ruff' Quarantine Time
Philly Study Finds Lockdowns Linked to Spike in Gun Violence
Physical Jobs Tied to More Sick Leave, Earlier Retirement
Placebo Pill Eases Cancer-Related Fatigue in Study
Politics Clouds Folks' Views on COVID Rules, Global Survey Confirms
Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don't Trust) for Health News
Poll: Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain
Poor Sleep Can Make Folks Selfish, Study Finds
Positive Aging: The Happy, Healthy Way to Grow Older
Post-COVID PTSD? Many Find Return to 'Normal' Unsettling
President Biden is the Picture of Good Health, His Doctor Reports
Preventing Alzheimer's
Procrastinators May Delay All the Way to Worse Health
Quality of Home Health Care Varies Between Urban, Rural Areas
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 96
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Preventing Memory Loss?
Rate of Fatal Falls Among U.S. Seniors Doubled in 20 Years
Reading With Your Toddler? Books May Beat Screens
Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study
Red Light in Morning May Protect Fading Eyesight: Study
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
Regret That One-Night Stand? It Probably Won't Stop Another, Study Shows
Repeat Bone Density Tests Might Not Be Needed, Study Finds
Research Supporting Homeopathy Is Often Biased, of Poor Quality: Review
Researchers Spot Sign of Alzheimer's Risk That Scammers Love
Researchers Zero in on Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors
Restful Night's Sleep More Likely for Men Than Women
Retired and Want to Stay Sharp? Hop on the Internet More Often
Retirement Means Sleeping More, Exercising Less: Study
Ridesharing Services May Be Lowering Drunk Driving Deaths
Right Amount of Sleep May Be Important in Early Alzheimer's
Rising Number of Americans Think It's OK to Harass Public Health Officials
Risk Factors for Dementia May Change With Age
Road to Healthy Middle-Aged Brain May Begin in Childhood
Roll Over, Fido. You're Hogging the Bed
School-Based Mindfulness Program Gives Big Boost to Young Kids' Sleep
Science Doesn't Always Boost Sales, Study Finds
Scientists Calculate Perfect Amount of Sleep for Folks Over 40
Scientists Track Spirituality in the Human Brain
Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
Secret Weapon for Quit-Smoking Campaigns: Pets
Sen. Mitch McConnell Cleared for Work After Another 'Freeze' During Media Briefing
Seniors' Dental Care Declines After Medicare Kicks In
Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise
Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
Seniors, This Daily Routine May Keep You Sharper, Happier
Seniors: Stay Social, Active for 'Optimal Aging,' Study Shows
Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years: Study
Sexism May Play Role in Who Performs Your Surgery
Shall You Dance? Study Finds Dancing Helps Seniors Avoid Falls
Shingles Won't Raise Risk for Dementia: Study
Short Course of Psychotherapy Can Help Ease Panic Disorder
Should There Be 'Gun Retirement' for the Elderly?
Silver Lining Found in Pandemic: Fewer Teens Are Vaping
Single Dose of Psychedelic Curbs Depression, But Study Raises Concerns
Sit All Day for Work? Simple Step Can Cut Your Health Risk
Sleep Apnea Speeds Aging, But CPAP Can Help
Sleep Experts Warn Against Giving Melatonin to Children
Sleep Throughout the Lifespan: When You Get Best, Worst Slumber
Sleep, Cleaning, Fun: Research Reveals the Average Human's Day Worldwide
Sleep-Deprived Kids Will Snack More: Study
Smells Like Friendship: Similar Body Odors May Draw Folks Together
Smog Could Reduce Exercise's Benefit to Your Brain
Soaring Food Prices Are Tough on Older Americans, Poll Finds
Social Media, Binge Eating Often Go Together for Kids
Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer's Risk
Some Folks Do Age Slower Than Others
Some Kids Snore, and It Could Affect Behavior
Some Patients With Macular Degeneration Could Stop Monthly Eye Injections
Some With Glaucoma May Not Even Know They Have It
Spanking on the Decline in American Homes
Speeding, Texting a Dangerous Duo for Many Teen Drivers: Study
Sports-Linked Cardiac Arrest Rare in Seniors, Study Finds
Squeaky or Furry: New Insights Into Dogs' Love of Toys
Stalking, Harassment of Partners Common Among Teens
State Lotteries Don't Boost COVID Vaccination Numbers: Study
State Texting Bans Are Saving Teen Drivers' Lives
Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Parkinson's-Like Symptoms
Stay-at-Home Orders Could Mean More Obese Kids: Study
Staying Hydrated Could Mean Less Disease, Slower Aging
Staying Social Can Boost Healthy 'Gray Matter' in Aging Brains
Stranded Dolphins' Brains Show Alzheimer's-Like Changes
Stress Across the Life Span Could Worsen MS
Stress Can Age, Weaken Your Immune System
Stress Not Always a Trigger for Relapse in Eating Disorders: Study
Stressed and Distracted, Kids and Their Teachers Say Virtual Learning Isn't Working
Stressed Out in Lockdown, America's Young Adults Are Overeating
Stretch Your Brain as You Age, Lower Your Dementia Risk?
Strike a Pose: Yoga Helps Heart Failure Patients
Stubbed Your Toe? Only Real Swear Words Help Dull the Pain
Studies Relying on Brain Scans Are Often Unreliable, Analysis Shows
Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women
Sudden Obsessions, Tantrums: What Is PANS in Kids?
Sure-Fire Solutions for Managing Lockdown Temper Tantrums
Survey Finds Many Adults Don't Want Kids -- and They're Happy
Survey Finds Who's Most Likely to Give to Charity and How
Taking Ketone Supplements to Boost Sports Performance Could Backfire
Taking Longer to Perform Tasks? It Could Be a Sign of Dementia Risk
Talking to a Loved One About a Move to Assisted Living
Teasing People About Weight Can Help Bring on Eating Disorders
Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring
Teens May Have Eaten Healthier During Pandemic
Teens on TikTok: Fun, But Addictive and Maybe Harmful
Temptation Alley: Checkout Counters Are Prime Spots for Unhealthy Food
Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble
Text 'Nudges' May Help Boost Vaccination Rates
Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack
That Cough or Sneeze Behind You Might Not Be COVID: Study
The Family Cat Could Be Good Medicine for Kids With Autism
'The Lockdowns Worked,' Experts Say, But Did America Reopen Too Soon?
The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn't Physical or Verbal
The Skinny on Wrinkle-Free Skin
There May Be a 'Best Bedtime' for Your Heart
There's a Push to Expand Medicare's Coverage of Dental Issues
There's Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability
There's No Magic Formula to Slow Your Dog's Aging
Timing of Menopause Could Affect a Woman's Muscle Loss
Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age
To Keep Depression at Bay, Fighting Negative Thoughts Is Key
Too Little Sleep Could Raise Your Dementia Risk
Too Many, Too Few Babies May Speed Aging in Women
Too Much Screen Time Could Raise Your Odds for Stroke
Too Much Sitting Could Mean Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
Too Much Social Media Time Could Raise Risk of Depression
Too Much TV May Dull the Aging Brain
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
Touching Your Face Is a Coronavirus Danger: Tips to Help You Stop
Tough Choices: When It's Time to Move From Home to Assisted Living
'Tough Guy' Mentality Keeps Athletes in Denial About Pain
Tough Journeys: When Cancer Strikes People Living With Dementia
Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds
T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby
Turning 65 Brings Big Health Care Cost Savings, Study Finds
Two Vaccines May Soon Shield Seniors Against RSV
Two-Thirds of Doctors, Researchers Say They've Faced Harassment Since Start of Pandemic
Type 2 Diabetes Speeds Aging in the Brain
U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic
U.S. Gun Violence Rates Jumped 30% During Pandemic
U.S. Moms-to-Be Are Much Less Healthy Now
U.S. Nursing Homes Are Understaffed, But Minority Communities Have It Worst
U.S. Sees Decline in Sepsis Deaths, But Some Americans More Vulnerable
U.S. Sets Up $300 Million Database for Alzheimer's Research
U.S. Teens Were Already in Mental Health Crisis Before Pandemic Hit
Ultra-Processed Foods Are Ultra-Bad for Your Heart
Uncooperativeness and Alzheimer's
Under 50 and Overweight? Your Odds for Dementia Later May Rise
Unlike Humans, No Bone Loss for Gorillas as They Age
Untreated High Blood Pressure a Growing Problem Among Americans
Urinary Incontinence Can Affect a Woman's Mental Health
Using a CBD Product? Be Sure to Tell Your Doctor
Vaccines Against Shingles, Pneumonia May Also Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk
Vaping Just Once Triggers Dangerous 'Oxidative Stress'
Very Smart Dogs Learn Words Quickly, Study Shows
Video Games May Sabotage Fitness Among College Students
'Virtual' Museum Visits Are Good Medicine for Seniors
Viruses in the Gut Might Help People Live to Be 100
Vision Is Vulnerable With Age: Here's What to Look For
Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
Visiting a 'Dental Fear' Clinic Can Help Improve a Child's Smile
Vitamin D May Help Maintain Muscle as You Age
Vitamin D, Fish Oil Won't Help Elderly Stay Strong, Study Finds
Want a Healthier, Happier Old Age? Get Moving
Want Better Rapport With Your Cat? Bat Your Eyes
Want Less Violent Prisons? Plant More Trees
Want to Avoid Dementia? Add Some Color to Your Plate
Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa
Washington State's New Payroll Tax Helps Fund Long-Term Care. Could It Be a Model for the Nation?
What Drives Preschoolers' Curiosity to Learn?
What Happens to Your Kidneys as You Age?
What Is 'Authoritarian Parenting'?
What Makes for a Satisfying Work Zoom Meeting?
What Puts You at High Risk of Midlife Mental Decline?
What's for Lunch? Often, It's What Your Co-Workers Are Having
What's in Your CBD Product? Labels Often Mislead
When a Handgun Is in the Home, Suicide Risk Quickly Rises
When a Parent Moves In
When Facebook, Twitter Flag Posts as 'Unverified,' Readers Listen
When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?
When Parents, Grandparents Don't Agree on Childrearing Choices
When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
When Tackling a Problem, Pigs and Pooches Have Different Strategy
When Teens Feel Loved, Conflicts With Parents Are Easier to Manage: Study
When Will You Go Gray? Your Race Matters
Which Foods Might Reduce Your Odds for Dementia?
Which Kids Face the Highest Risk of Self-Harm?
While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll
Who Gets a Flu Shot? Having a Doctor Is Key
Whole Grain Foods Could Help Black Seniors Avoid Alzheimer's
Who's Dying Young in U.S. From Heart Attacks?
Who's More Easily Distracted, the Young or the Old?
Why Adding on a Few Pounds as You Age Might Be Good for You
Why Are Some People More Sensitive Than Others? Genes May Tell
Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year
Why 'Night Owl' Women Might Be at Higher Risk During Pregnancy
Why People Love Selfies: It's Not About Vanity
Why So Many New Cancer Diagnoses When Americans Turn 65?
Why So Many Older Women Develop UTIs
Why Some 'Super Ager' Folks Keep Their Minds Dementia-Free
Wife of California Congressman Died After Using Herbal Remedy for Diabetes, Weight Loss
Will High-Protein Diets Help the Middle-Aged Build Muscle?
Will Pandemic Produce a Summer Baby Boom?
Will You Be Depositing at the 'Stool Bank' Someday?
Will Your Brain Stay Sharp Into Your 90s? Certain Factors Are Key
Women in Their 50s Can Lower Their Stroke Risk – Here's How
Women, Take These Key Steps to Good Urological Health
Working From Home? Posture, Ergonomics Can Make It Safe
Worries May Raise Men's Heart Risks, Even When Young
Would More Free Time Really Make You Happier?
Wristband 'Zapper' Might Help Calm Tourette Syndrome
Years of Diabetes Could Speed Onset of Menopause
Yes, Bad Sleep Does Make People Grumpy
Yoga Can Help Seniors Regain Their Strength
Yoga Might Do Wonders for Women's Aging Brains
Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar
'You Didn't Tag Me!' Instagram Snubs Hurt, Study Confirms
You Let Your Cat Out — Where Does It Roam?
Young Men Are Using Banned 'SARM' Supplements to Bulk Up, With Harmful Results
Young Republicans Much Less Likely to Wear Masks, Social Distance: Study
Youngest Kids in Class More Likely to Get Prescribed ADHD Meds
Your 'Biological Age' Could Affect Your Odds for Stroke, Dementia
Your Cat Wants a Talk With You, and Only You
Your Doctor's Gender, Race May Bias Your Treatment Outcome
Your Dog's Behavior Is in Its DNA
Your Dog's Breed Has Little Influence on Behavior, Study Finds
Your Metabolism Changes As You Age, Just Not When You Think
Your Organs Are Aging Differently, and a New Test Could Pinpoint Risk
Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain
Your Plant-Based Diet Could Really Help the Planet
Your Teen's Smartphone Could Be Key to Unhealthy Weight
Your Zip Code Could Help or Harm Your Brain
You're Not Imagining It: Dogs Do Get Jealous
Youth Drinking, Pot Use Went Down During Pandemic
You've Had Your Vaccine, What Can You Safely Do Now?
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