Articles filed under Health
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Children’s health: Are baby neck floats safe to use in the tub or pool?Jun 05, 2026 9:00 am - Baby neck floats have become a popular accessory on social media, often shown as a cute and convenient way to let infants bob around in the tub or pool. While these inflatable rings may look fun and relaxing, their growing popularity has also sparked serious safety concerns.
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Patient advocate: Is a new sunscreen on the way?Jun 05, 2026 8:59 am - Sunscreen is an important part of planning outdoor activities any time of the year, but especially summer when more of our skin is exposed to the sun. One problem, though, is that most people don’t use enough sunscreen and don’t reapply it often enough.
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The science around GLP-1 drugs and cancer is getting a lot more interestingJun 05, 2026 8:55 am - The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science — and culture — of weight loss. Now a growing body of research is raising another possibility: that these drugs may help protect against cancer.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves new funding to agenciesJun 02, 2026 4:06 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved several funding requests at their May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
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The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicineMay 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
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These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal agingMay 29, 2026 9:38 am - At 52, Cindy Vogel started to feel more tired than usual. Even after a full night of sleep, her brain felt foggy, and she was so exhausted that it interfered with everyday household tasks. She finally got bloodwork done and learned she had Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that causes hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.
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‘It’s so dang fun’: Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you ageMay 29, 2026 9:07 am - Carol Ross can’t stop smiling as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older. “I’ve been dancing my whole life, it’s the best,” said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ago at an age when many people are getting ready for retirement.
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The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itchingMay 29, 2026 8:46 am - It’s hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you’re desperate to scratch. While you can’t do much to make the bite go away faster, there are ways to relieve that itch.
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Children’s health: Help your child avoid ‘brain rot’ this summerMay 29, 2026 8:45 am - You may have heard the term “brain rot” floating around as you’ve navigated the internet while engaging with funny videos or photos, or scrolling a social media post’s comment section, but the question lingers: Is the term real and accurate, and does it affect me or even my child?
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Ask the doctors: No single test will assure heart healthMay 29, 2026 8:43 am - At this time, there is no single test or tool that can assess heart health. This is because the cardiovascular system is complex and many factors can affect it.