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Scared of Spiders? There’s an App for That

Scared of Spiders? There’s an App for That

Arachnophobia, or fear of spiders, is one of the most common phobias, and many people...

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Horror Lover? How Genetics Make Some Fans of Fear

Horror Lover? How Genetics Make Some Fans of Fear

Getting scared is a completely normal reaction, especially when you watch horror...

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Grieving Family Warns of COVID’s Awful Toll During Pregnancy

Grieving Family Warns of COVID’s Awful Toll During Pregnancy

On average, the U.S. sees about 55 maternal deaths a month. In August of 2021, 22...

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Weird Migraine Triggers, Symptoms, and Types

Weird Migraine Triggers, Symptoms, and Types

Do you know what’s behind your migraine? Learn some of the lesser-known symptoms...

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Migraine Doctor(s): Tips on What to Avoid

Migraine Doctor(s): Tips on What to Avoid

Some of the nation’s top migraine doctors offer tips and tricks to get your headaches...

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Black Americans Still at Higher Risk for Heart Trouble

Black Americans Still at Higher Risk for Heart Trouble

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the No. 1 killer...

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Inventor Creates 3D-Printed Robotic Arms for Chil dren Missing Limbs

Inventor Creates 3D-Printed Robotic Arms for Chil dren...

Inventor Easton LaChappelle was just 14 when he built his first robotic arm. Today,...

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Telehealth May be Convenient, But Costs Can Sneak Up on You

Telehealth May be Convenient, But Costs Can Sneak Up on...

As more patients receive treatment via telehealth, confusion over costs is common.

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Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards

Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards

Injuries associated with the "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017...

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Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure

Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure

Doctors typically prescribe one blood pressure medicine at a low dose and increase...

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Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths

Minorities Bore the Brunt of U.S. COVID Deaths

According to a new report, excess deaths among Black, American Indian/Alaska Native,...

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Allulose: What to Know About the Sugar Alternative

Allulose: What to Know About the Sugar Alternative

Allulose is an alternative sweetener that has 90% fewer calories than normal sugar....

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Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

Nurse Fired After Posting Photo of Baby With Birth Defect

A neonatal intensive care nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami has been terminated...

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Japanese Scientists Discover New Disease Carried by Ticks

Japanese Scientists Discover New Disease Carried by Ticks

The Yezo virus is transmitted by tick bites, and triggers fever and a reduction...

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Instagram for Kids? Experts Call Delayed Plans a Smart Move

Instagram for Kids? Experts Call Delayed Plans a Smart...

Some experts, parents, and content creators are still on the fence about the now-delayed...

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Los Angeles Passes Country's Strictest Vaccine Mandate

Los Angeles Passes Country's Strictest Vaccine Mandate

The city council voted in favor of a measure that requires proof of full vaccination...