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FDA Approves Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis of the Scalp and Body
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U.S. Moms Facing Mental, Physical Health Struggles
U.S. mothers are struggling with both their mental and physical health, a new study says. The percentage of mothers who report excellent mental health dropped 12 points between 2016 and 2023, from 38% to 26%, researchers reported today in JAMA Internal Medicine. Mothers reporting excellent physical health dropped by four points, from 28% to 24%,… read on > read on >
Former Surgeon General Warns Social Media Is Harming Children’s Health
Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging lawmakers to take stronger steps to protect children from the potential dangers of social media. In a recent interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Murthy said Congress has failed to act on what he described as a growing crisis. “Congress has not stepped up to… read on > read on >
NIH Director’s COVID Comments Spark Staff Walkout
Dozens of staff at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) walked out of a recent town hall meeting after Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya suggested the agency may have helped fund research that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The protest happened roughly 27 minutes into the meeting, held at NIH headquarters in Bethesda, Md. In a… read on > read on >
Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Condition Diagnosis
Music legend Billy Joel has canceled tour dates through July 2026 after being diagnosed with a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). The 76-year-old singer announced Friday that his condition had worsened with recent performances, affecting his hearing, vision and balance, CBS News reported. “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you… read on > read on >
Knee Pain Relief Through The Ear? New Study Says It’s Possible
“It’s easier to put your elbow in your ear” is a time-tested way to describe the impossibility of any given task. But the route to easing knee pain might indeed wend through the ear, a new study says. Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear improved knee pain for some patients, according to early trial… read on > read on >
Exercise Improves Odds Against Cancer
The last thing a cancer patient might like to do is hit the treadmill or hop on an exercise bike, given how much the disease and its treatments drain a person’s energy. But toughing through regular workouts can boost their odds of beating cancer, a new study says. Getting recommended levels of physical activity reduces… read on > read on >
Vitamin D Might Fend Off Biological Aging
Vitamin D supplements might be a veritable Fountain of Youth, capable of slowing down a person’s biological aging, a new study says. People taking daily vitamin D3 experienced less wear-and-tear on their telomeres, the protective caps of DNA code at the ends of chromosomes, researchers reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Likened to… read on > read on >
Quieter Classrooms May Help Calm Kids, Study Shows
The first day of preschool can be tough — lots of new faces, unfamiliar sounds and the sudden goodbye to Mom or Dad can be overwhelming. But what if something as simple as the ceiling could make it a little easier? New research suggests that reducing noise in preschool classrooms can help calm children and… read on > read on >
Environmental SOS: Rare Birds Crunch From Bellies Full of Plastic
Birds on a remote Australian island are so full of plastic they crunch, British researchers report. They found plastic in the bellies of chicks less than 3 months old and a dead bird with 778 individual pieces of plastic packed into its tummy “like a brick,” according to ecologist Alex Bond, principal curator at Britain’s… read on > read on >