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New treatment for multidrug-resistant TB shows 85% effectiveness

New treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) have shown early effectiveness in 85 percent of patients in a cohort that…

Former CDC directors discuss the future of the agency

On Monday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced that the agency will undergo…

Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers

Vaccines Disability issues Federal agencies Children’s health See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow A former leader…

Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will…

What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even…

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday…

Beauty News

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life

Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional movement throughout daily life. Regular movement across…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday…

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

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Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social...

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Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you...

Are ‘manfluencers’ raising our sons?

My 17-year-old son had his headphones off, unlike a teenager, and was watching a YouTube...

Your 10-step guide to moving better

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist...