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Life expectancy improves in some countries after big drops in 2020 – but US and others see further falls
Hyejin Kang/ShutterstockThe COVID pandemic triggered an unprecedented rise in deaths around the world, leading to falls in life expectancy. In...
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Anxiety detection and treatment in early childhood can lower risk for long-term mental health issues – an expert panel now recommends screening starting at age 8
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Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care
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In 1906, Alois Alzheimer, a psychiatrist and neuroanatomist, reported “a peculiar severe disease process of the cerebral cortex” to a...
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COVID-19 rapid tests can breed confusion – here’s how to make sense of the results and what to do, according to 3 testing experts
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Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why
This isn't the first study to show a link between late night eating and weight gain. MMD Made my dreams/...
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Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way
Lack of pharmaceutical industry interest has stymied the development of new male contraception options. filo/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesIn the...
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Putting King Charles III on British currency bucks a global trend to honor diverse national heroes on coins and bills
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