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Without obvious signs of contamination like the mold in this jam, consumers use expiration dates to decide whether to keep...
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Silent, subtle and unseen: How seizures happen and why they’re hard to diagnose
Approximately 10% of people will experience at least one seizure during their lifetime. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesThe...
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‘Weekend warrior’ exercise still lowers risk of premature death – new research
Only exercising on weekends can still be good for your health. Monkey Business Images/ ShutterstockWe’re all told time and again...
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Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds
Research shows that grandparents' involvement in their grandchildren's lives plays a critically important role in a child's overall health and...
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Melanoma is a potentially deadly form of skin cancer that effects people of every racial and ethnic group. The risk...
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How your eyes could help diagnose high blood pressure
Signs of high blood pressure may be spotted in your eyes long before you're diagnosed with the condition. Olena Yakobchuk/...
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Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain – new study
TanyaJoy/ShutterstockFor three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the...
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Face masks affect how children understand speech differently from adults – new research
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockWhile mask-wearing is no longer required in many locations, it remains in use as a way to limit the...
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Too hot to handle: Climate considerations for youth sport during the hottest years on record
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