What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

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What should parents know before heading to the emergency department

by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSooner or later, you will find yourself taking your child to the emergency department—it's bound

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

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The computer will see you now: Artificial Intelligence usage grows at Central Florida hospitals

by Caroline Catherman, Orlando SentinelCredit: AI-generated imageCentral Florida's two major health systems, Orlando Health and AdventHealth Central Florida, are widely using Artificial Intelligen

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US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

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US teen smoking rates have plummeted, with fewer than 1% now daily smokers

by Ernie MundellThe number of American teens who smoke or have even tried smoking has dropped dramatically compared to a generation ago, with less than 1% now saying they light up cigarettes daily.Res

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Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

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Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linke

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Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

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Are mocktails better for you than cocktails? Experts suggest limiting intake of sugary drinks

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversitySwapping cocktails for mocktails for Dry January? Just be mindful of their sugar content, Northeastern experts say. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern Univer

Updated on:March 16,2024 15

Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

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Better mental, physical health in older people tied to living near nature

by Judith Van Dongen,Washington State UniversityCredit:Health & Place(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103148Even small differences in the availability of urban green and b

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Flu activity slows down, but season far from over: CDC

by Robin FosterFollowing weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. governmentdatashows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.Buthealth officials&n

Updated on: March 16,2024 13

Flu activity slows down, but season far from over: CDC

by Robin FosterFollowing weeks of increases in flu activity, the latest U.S. governmentdatashows "a single-week decrease" for the first time in months.Buthealth officials&n

Updated on:March 16,2024 13

Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

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Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

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US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

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US adults found to eat a meal's worth of calories in snacks each day

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityProportion of food sources of energy consumed during snacking occasions across levels of glycemic control. Credit:PLOS Global Public Health

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Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

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Resolve to get healthier, lose weight? Setting BMI goal might not be best way

by Anna Lamb,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis is the time of year when Americans tend to make resolutions to eat better, get in shape, and maybe drop a few pounds. B

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Scientists identify how fasting may protect against inflammation

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113700Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way that fasting helps reduce

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Scientists identify how fasting may protect against inflammation

by University of CambridgeGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.113700Cambridge scientists may have discovered a new way that fasting helps reduce

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Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

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Mask-wearing and skincare preservatives: A double challenge for skin health

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.01.003The skin, our largest organ, can absorb many chemicals, including methylparaben (MeP), commonly used

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