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16 Oct

ADHD in Women: Missed Signs, Delayed Diagnoses

A new study finds women are being diagnosed with ADHD, on average, five years later than men. Researchers say the delay is causing more severe symptoms, as well as an increase in anxiety and depression.

15 Oct

Years After COVID, Are Kids Still Struggling to Stay Focused in School?

A new study finds the COVID-19 pandemic hit students with anxiety, depression and ADHD especially hard -- and for many, the challenges to engage in learning continue.

14 Oct

C-Sections Linked to More Pain and Poorer Sleep for New Moms

A new study finds mothers who deliver by cesarean section are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.

Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders

Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake.

A new report from the publisher of Consumer Reports found that many popular protein powders and drinks contain measurable levels of lead.

The nonprofit group tested 23 protein supplements and found that more than two-thirds had more lead per serving than what it ...

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Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi

Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack — they could also help get your digestive system moving.

New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people manage chronic constipation without on medication.

These guidelines focus specifically on ...

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Ben’s Original Recalls Rice After Stones Found in Packages

Consumers are being warned to check their kitchen shelves for certain Ben’s Original Ready Rice products that may contain small stones.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced earlier this week that the company is recalling several batches of its microwaveable rice products.

Officials said the stones are naturally...

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New York Confirms First Local Chikungunya Case in 6 Years

A Long Island resident has tested positive for the chikungunya virus, the first locally acquired case in the U.S. since 2019, New York state health officials announced.

The infection was detected in a Nassau County resident who began showing symptoms in August after traveling outside the region but not outside the country, the New York Sta...

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October 16, 2025
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Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says

Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity.

People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop obesity-related heart, liver or kidney damage, researchers reported Oct. 15 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

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Gene Therapy Provides Lasting Cure For 'Bubble Boy' Children

Eliana Nachem is taking a brave step once unthinkable for the 11-year-old girl — she’s starting sixth grade, with dreams of becoming an artist.

As a baby, Eliana lived in complete medical isolation, after her 2014 diagnosis at 3 months of age with ADA-SCID, more popularly known as “Bubble Boy” disease.

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