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Erin Marie

Research Reveals Reconnecting With Old Friends May Boost Mental Health

Reaching out to old friends can be awkward, but science says it could be worth it. Find out how reconnecting could benefit your mental health.

Amanda Vining

Could Chemicals Found In Everyday Products Lead To Preterm Delivery In Expecting Mothers?

Expecting mothers have to make many changes to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery. And one of them may be avoiding plastics.

Ciara Lucas

What To Know About The Link Between Depression And Strokes

Doctors may long have known that depression may result from a stroke. But now, evidence suggests it may precede it.

Amanda Vining

Biden Administration Is Working To Protect Prescription Access Amid Roe V. Wade Reversal

Pharmacies have been sent a reminder from the Biden administration regarding federal civil rights law when it comes to filling orders for abortion pills.

Kimberly Smith

Why Experts Suggest You Shouldn't Rely On Exercise Or Diet Alone For Good Health

The long-term effects of how exercise and diet relate to one another are not well-known, but both are important to living a long and healthy life.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Here's How President Biden May Try To Protect Abortion Access

Biden has signed an executive order designed to promote more security, bolster educational efforts, and ensure more legal options for anyone seeking abortion.

Ciara Lucas

Epilepsy Patients May Be Losing Out On Potential Benefits Of CBD Due To Its Lack Of Regulation

A good deal of evidence suggests CBD may benefit those with epilepsy. But health experts warn it may be difficult to regulate its production.

Kimberly Smith

Allergy Sufferers Rejoice - A Prescription Strength Nasal Spray Is Now Available Over-The-Counter

If allergies affect your life, there's good news. Relief may soon come in the form of a prescription-strength nasal spray -- no prescription required.

Catherine Caruso

Over-The-Counter Birth Control Could Be A Reality Sooner Than You Think

While birth control pills require one to get a prescription from their doctor, pharma companies are pushing to get approval to sell them over-the-counter.

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Beth Bradford

Research Shows That Social Media May Be Fueling A Smoking And Vaping Culture Among Teens

In the U.S., tobacco companies aren't bound by the same regulations on social media and the internet as they are on traditional broadcast and advertising media.

Kimberly Smith

A Startling Number Of Americans Have Weed Killer In Their Urine

Research reveals most Americans have the ubiquitous pesticide glyphosate in their urine. Here's how we are commonly exposed to it.

Ciara Lucas

Research Finds Salt Lovers May Be Shaving Years Off Their Lives

The salt shaker is often the first thing someone grabs when trying to add more flavor to a meal, but new research suggests that could come with consequences.

Robin Rothstein

Could Solo Drinking During Your Teens Predict Alcohol Use Disorder As An Adult?

If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study.

Ruth Clark

Research Suggests 10 Hours Of Sleep For Your Little One Is Key For Kindergarten Success

A new study found that when children entering kindergarten get at least 10 hours of sleep per night, they do better socially, emotionally, and academically.

Ciara Lucas

How Eating Patterns Commonly Change During The Summer Months

From backyard barbeques, weddings, pool parties, and vacations, it can be a tough time to stick to any health goals - including a healthy diet - during summer.

Erin Marie

Why Experts Want To Standardize Colon Cancer Screenings Starting At Age 45

Approximately one in 20 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer at some point, and rates are expected to increase amongst the younger demographic.

Erin Marie

How The New Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Affect Our Health And Climate

Under the Supreme Court's ruling, the power to regulate power plant gas emissions no longer falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Should You Be Deleting Your Period-Tracking App After The Roe V. Wade Overturn?

While these apps are meant to help track menstrual cycles, data collected regarding menstrual cycles has the potential to hold incriminating evidence.

HIV card in the hands of a medical doctor

Anne Taylor

The Unexpected Effect HIV Has On The Body's Aging Process

New research suggests that HIV may also speed up the body's aging process.

Catherine Caruso

What Is The New 988 Crisis Support Line And When Will It Launch?

Americans will soon be able to call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Here is what to know.

Erin Marie

Study Reveals What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Spicy Foods

If you've ever noticed your body undergo changes while you eat spicy foods, you're not alone. Health experts weigh in on what happens and why.

Concerned boy looks at father who sits beside him with his head in his hands

Ruth Clark

Research Reveals Fathers Can Actually Transmit Depression To Their Children

From brain chemistry to genetics to traumatic life events, it's thought that a combination of multiple factors contributes to depression.

Anne Taylor

Study Reveals ADHD Medications Could Be A Game Changer For Treating Alzheimer's Disease

There is now hope that medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could be repurposed to help people with Alzheimer's.

Robin Rothstein

Can Weekend-Only Exercise Still Contribute To Good Health? A Large Study Says It Can

If you can't find the time to work out during the week, fear not! New research suggests weekend-only workouts may be just as beneficial.

Kimberly Smith

Can You Overdose On Vitamin D?

You may be taking vitamin D supplements to ensure you are getting enough, but there is such a thing as overdosing on it, as one instance recently showed.

Catherine Caruso

How The FDA Plans To Bounce Back After The Baby Formula Shortage

The FDA released official plans for how they're going to address the formula shortage for a more sustainable, long-term approach.

Erin Marie

Yes, You Can Actually Be Hangry

Hangry — a mash-up of the words hungry and angry — may be more than just a cutesy term to describe the crabbiness we feel when our stomach begins to growl.