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COVID vaccines still protect against heart problems, large study finds - Ars Technica

COVID vaccines still protect against heart problems, large study finds - Ars Technica

Despite continued benefits, anti-vaccine rhetoric has driven down vaccination.

The CDC Found a Pregnancy Risk More Americans Appear Willing to Take - Gizmodo

The CDC Found a Pregnancy Risk More Americans Appear Willing to Take - Gizmodo

There's no safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy, health experts widely agree.

Measles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start - SFGATE

Measles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start - SFGATE

People at SFO and a San Jose Trader Joe's may have been exposed to the measles virus.

The marshmallow test, redone with ten times as many children, found that a four-year-old's willpower mostly stopped predicting teenage success once family background was taken into account - Space Daily

The marshmallow test, redone with ten times as many children, found that a four-year-old's willpower mostly stopped predicting teenage success once family background was taken into account - Space Daily

The famous experiment seemed to show that a child who could resist one treat for two grew up to do better in life. A 2018 conceptual replication with a larger, more representative sample found a much weaker link, most of it explained by the home a child came …

Diagnostic dilemma: Brain scans following a man's hospital visit for leg weakness revealed a surprising finding - Live Science

Diagnostic dilemma: Brain scans following a man's hospital visit for leg weakness revealed a surprising finding - Live Science

A man went to hospital complaining about weakness in his left leg, and subsequent brain scans revealed his abnormally small brain.

Column | As a doctor, I tell people to do these 4 things to reduce age-related muscle loss - The Washington Post

Column | As a doctor, I tell people to do these 4 things to reduce age-related muscle loss - The Washington Post

Resistance training, protein and recovery remain the most powerful tools for preserving strength and independence later in life.

The Best Morning Drink for High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

The Best Morning Drink for High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Discover the best morning drink for high blood pressure. Dietitians recommend beet juice for its heart health benefits, blood pressure support and key nutrients.

The Best Breakfast to Eat If You're Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol - EatingWell

The Best Breakfast to Eat If You're Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol - EatingWell

Banana overnight oats support healthy LDL cholesterol with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, and potassium. Plus, expert-backed tips for better cholesterol.

Why Are Ultra-Processed Foods So Bad for You? Study Offers Insight - Healthline

Why Are Ultra-Processed Foods So Bad for You? Study Offers Insight - Healthline

A recent study found that it's not just the low nutrient profile of ultra-processed foods that causes negative health effects, but also the processes used to make them. Here's why they can be so harmful to health.