Health and Fitness
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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
Sep 04, 2025 4:53 pm - LSD reduced symptoms of anxiety in a midstage study published Thursday, paving the way for additional testing and possible medical approval of a psychedelic drug that has been banned in the U.S. for more than a half century.
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FDA questions common practice of getting covid, flu vaccines together
Sep 03, 2025 7:04 pm - The Food and Drug Administration is scrutinizing the common practice of giving coronavirus and flu shots together, signaling a reversal of years of federal guidance and a broader crackdown on administering multiple vaccines at the same time.
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A ‘super ager’ shares how she thrives at 90: Trapeze school and house parties
Sep 01, 2025 6:06 pm - There are a lot of busy people with packed calendars in D.C. Not many of them are 90. On a Tuesday I texted retired nurse and nonagenarian Ednajane Truax to see when she ...
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The facts about hormone therapy for menopause
Aug 28, 2025 10:40 am - Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it.
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Children’s Health: Know the effects caffeine can have on your childrenAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - A cup of coffee or tea in the morning or an afternoon caffeine pick-me-up is usually fine for most adults. But parents might want to take a closer look at caffeine and other ingredients in the drinks their kids love.
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National Suicide Prevention Month: Resources, support provide help — and hopeAug 28, 2025 10:38 am - Bringing awareness to suicide, the resources that are available and how to help someone with suicidal ideation are the focus of National Suicide Prevention Month each September.
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Ask the doctors: How do microplastics affect your health?Aug 28, 2025 10:38 am - Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that pollute the environment and enter the human body through ingestion, inhalation, and absorption.
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A small change in how you walk may help reduce knee pain
Aug 28, 2025 10:37 am - Changing your gait may help you reduce knee arthritis pain. And the relief could be comparable to the effect of over-the-counter pain medications.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults
Aug 27, 2025 12:49 pm - U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children.