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A boom in fitness trackers isn’t leading to a boom in physical activity – men, women, kids and adults in developed countries are all moving less
Since the mid-1990s, people have been doing less and less walking or bicycling to work and school and spending a...
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Will new vaccines be better at fighting coronavirus variants? 5 questions answered
Dozens of coronavirus vaccines are in clinical trials in the U.S. Joao Paulo Burini/Moment via Getty ImagesThe first three coronavirus...
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PFAS are showing up in children’s stain- and water-resistant products – including those labeled ‘nontoxic’ and ‘green’
Stain-resistance can mean questionable chemicals in children's clothes. VM via Getty ImagesEven if children’s stain- or water-resistant clothes are advertised...
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Canada needs better CBD policies to protect consumers from unlicensed products
While licensed retailers are subject to inspections and constrained to selling products sourced through licensed channels, the unlicensed market seems...
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What’s at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade — 3 essential reads
A women cries while kneeling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2022. Stefani...
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Exercising during pregnancy: what to consider
There's no need to stop exercising if you're able to. Leszek Glasner/ ShutterstockWhile exercise is often said to be safe...
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Fertility treatment use is on the rise – new legislation could increase protections for donors and families in an industry shrouded in secrecy
Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization can help expand families, but regulations aren't consistent across states. moodboard/Image Source via...
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7 principles to guide a national dental care program in Canada
A national dental care program for low-income Canadians plans to launch coverage for children under age 12 in 2022. (Shutterstock)Prime...
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I’m a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I’ve learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths
When schools shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, moms took on the burden of supporting students at home....
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Psychologists are starting to talk publicly about their own mental illnesses – and patients can benefit
Mental health professionals who have experienced mental illness have much to offer to their patients. Bulat Silvia/iStock/Getty Images Plus via...
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