Health and Fitness
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Families of children with rare, relentless Dravet syndrome live with constant uncertaintySep 07, 2025 8:14 pm - Two suburban families share what it means to live with Dravet syndrome, being on constant watch, never knowing when the next call to 911 might come. The disorder is rare, affecting about 1 in every 15,700 children born in the United States.
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Will state intervene with COVID-19 vaccines? Five things to know about shotsSep 06, 2025 12:04 pm - It’s a confusing landscape with COVID-19 shots and the ride isn’t over yet, experts say.
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Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask questions first
Sep 05, 2025 10:33 am - IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout. But doctors and regulators preach caution.
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Is whole milk making a comeback?
Sep 05, 2025 8:12 am - The U.S. government soured on whole milk a half-century ago. Now the Trump administration wants Americans to drink it up.
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Here’s what can happen if you clean your ears with a cotton swab
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Mocktails can help people drink less, but aren’t for everyone
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Patient advocate: For some, COVID feels like a life sentenceSep 04, 2025 5:02 pm - It’s estimated that, since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, about 400 million people worldwide have experienced post-viral illness, or what we commonly call long COVID. In the U.S., the figure is about 20 million, according to Yale Medicine.
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Children’s health: Answers to tough pediatric cancer questionsSep 04, 2025 4:59 pm - While every conversation with a parent about a cancer diagnosis is as unique as the child, some common questions often arise, such as “Will my child be OK?” or “Why did this happen?”
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Ask the doctors: Sudden, complete loss of hair called alopecia areataSep 04, 2025 4:57 pm - Sudden and complete hair loss is one of several forms of alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that affects about 2% of all people.
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LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker’s midstage study