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20 Jan

Why Parents Are Easing Up on Kids’ Swearing

A new national poll finds only about half of parents now say kids should never swear, and more than a third say it depends on the situation.

19 Jan

Major Evidence Review Finds No Link Between Tylenol During Pregnancy and Autism or ADHD

A review of 43 high-quality studies involving hundreds of thousands of children finds no evidence that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy increases a child’s risk for autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.

16 Jan

Early Exposure to Air Pollution May Raise Childhood Blood Pressure

A new study finds children exposed to fine particulate matter during pregnancy and early childhood are more likely to have higher blood pressure from ages 5 to 12.

Some Popular Bottled Waters Contain Unregulated Chemicals, Researchers Say

Reaching for a bottle of water may feel like the safest way to stay hydrated. But new research suggests bottled water isn’t as pure as many people think and may contain harmful chemicals.

Researchers found dozens of chemicals in popular bottled water brands, including some chemicals that are not regulated by the government.

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HHS Announces New Study of Cellphone Radiation and Health

U.S. health officials plan a new study investigating whether radiation from cellphones may affect human health.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said the research will examine electromagnetic radiation and possible gaps in current science.

The initiative stems from numerous concerns rais...

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Agriculture Secretary Says Healthy Meals Can Cost $3, Critics Say It’s Not That Simple

Can Americans really eat healthy for just $3 a meal?

That question is sparking debate after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Trump administration’s updated food guidelines make low-cost, nutritious meals possible, even as many families struggle with rising grocery prices.

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Trump Unveils Outline of New Health Care Plan

With the end of federal health insurance subsidies, President Donald Trump has floated a new plan aimed at changing how Americans pay for insurance and medical care.
At the center of the proposal? A proposal to send money directly to Americans through health savings accounts.
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Hospitals Wrongly Penalized For Life-Saving Stroke Care, Researchers Argue

Hospitals are being inappropriately penalized for lifesaving stroke procedures, due to faulty federal methods for analyzing hospital safety, a new study says.
The measure is intended to assess “failure-to-rescue” — a hospital’s failure to prevent deaths from preventable causes after surgery, researchers said.
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No Link Between Acetaminophen and Autism, ADHD, Evidence Review Concludes

Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, a new evidence review has concluded.
The review, which analyzed results from 43 previous studies, debunked claims that acetaminophen taken while pregnant can impact the brain development of children. The pain-reliev...

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