Health
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Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — On a quiet street corner, a sign marks the birthplace of a beverage behemoth: Here, in…
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Helping Stroke Patients Regain Movement in their Hands
Heather Rendulic was 23 when she suffered a stroke that disabled her left side. Ten years later, her left arm…
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Teen Girls Report Record Levels of Sadness, C.D.C. Finds
Girls, as well as adolescents who identified as lesbian, gay or bisexual, reported high rates of sadness, suicidal thoughts and…
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How Teens Recovered From the ‘TikTok Tics’
CALGARY, Alberta — Aidan’s tics erupted one day after school in early 2021, about a month after the long pandemic…
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Following a Two-Year Decline, Suicide Rates Rose Again in 2021
Suicide increased among younger Black, Hispanic and Native American people, and declined among whites and older people, the C.D.C. reported.
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For Older Americans, the Pandemic Is Not Over
Seniors are increasingly left to protect themselves as the rest of the country abandons precautions: “Americans do not agree about…
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Why the Odds Are Stacked Against a Promising New Covid Drug
A new drug quashes all coronavirus variants. But regulatory hurdles and a lack of funding make it unlikely to reach…
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A Troubled Mother Faces Murder Charges in Her Young Children’s Deaths
Chilling details emerged at an arraignment of Lindsay Clancy, accused of strangling her three children. Her lawyer argued she was…
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Bird Flu Outbreak Puts Mink Farms Back in the Spotlight
A new variant of avian influenza appears capable of spreading among mammals, highlighting the need for more proactive surveillance, experts…
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Frequent Blood Pressure Monitoring Is Needed During and After Pregnancy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force warned of a rise in hypertensive disorders among pregnant women, particularly women of color.