Articles filed under Health
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Antibacterial soap may be breeding superbugsJun 19, 2026 11:05 am - Antimicrobial soaps are mostly hygiene theater: Scientists say plain soap and water is just as effective. Worse, these unnecessary compounds may be contributing to a newer problem: resistance to lifesaving antibiotics.
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How to talk to your kids about vapingJun 19, 2026 11:03 am - Nationally, nearly 6% of middle and high school students — amounting to 1.63 million kids — reported using electronic cigarettes in 2024, federal figures show. Although that is down from previous years, e-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco products among teens, and nearly 9 out of 10 kids choose flavored products.
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Children’s health: How to protect children’s skin from the sunJun 19, 2026 11:02 am - Whether children are headed to the beach, the playground or summer camp, protecting their skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can help prevent both short-term injuries and long-term health problems.
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FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technologyJun 18, 2026 4:25 pm - A new kind of flu vaccine moved a step closer to the U.S. market Thursday as federal health advisers recommended approval of the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advocates, patients file lawsuit to block ‘medical aid in dying’ law in IllinoisJun 16, 2026 3:48 pm - A federal lawsuit filed last week seeks to block an Illinois law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients end their own lives ahead of its Sept. 12 effective date.
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Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreakJun 14, 2026 4:14 pm - SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, ...
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3 health benefits of marriage — and an important catchJun 14, 2026 7:56 am - Relationships — whether romantic, platonic or familial — are powerful contributors to well-being. Having close social ties and support can improve health and maybe even increase longevity. However, some research suggests that being married could come with specific health-related benefits.
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Hanger Clinic in Schaumburg hosts rehab boot camp for above-knee double amputeesJun 12, 2026 4:41 pm - A nationally renowned integrated care center in Schaumburg for prosthetic and orthopedic patients spent Thursday and Friday dedicated exclusively to people who make up no more than 3% of the amputee population.
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Ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen: Which pain reliever should you use?Jun 12, 2026 11:17 am - While both acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve pain and reduce fevers, the science suggests there are times when one may have an advantage over the other.
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How to reduce back pain while you are sleepingJun 12, 2026 11:16 am - Climbing into bed at night should feel like a welcome relief. But for people with back pain, the discomfort doesn’t necessarily stop just because the day is ending. Luckily, there’s a simple step you can take, and all you need is a pillow.