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Keeping germs away from your kids at the ‘spraygrounds’ this summer
The CDC explains why splash pads can spread disease, and how you can keep yourself and your kids healthy if you decide to splash this summer.
At last, medical guidelines address care for adults with Down syndrome
Until recently, there were no guidelines for treating the special medical needs of adults with Down syndrome.
Women are still underrepresented in clinical trials
Researchers found concerning gaps in research related to three of the most important ailments: cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders and cancer.
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to high blood pressure in women
Exposure to multiple PFAS chemicals had a stronger effect on blood pressure, and the higher the concentration, the higher the risk.
Weight-loss surgery linked to lower cancer death rate in large study
A new study finds significant weight loss can reduce both the incidence of cancer and the chances of dying of it.
Your liver is younger than you think
New research reveals that humans’ livers are forever young, clocking in at less than three years old despite their hosts’ biological age.
Uterine cancer may be added to the list of 9/11-related health issues
Officials have proposed adding uterine cancer to the list of cancers covered by the World Trade Center Health Program, a government program that monitors and treats WTC-related health conditions.
Film shows how racism hobbled response to plague in 1900 San Francisco
Quarantines, fumigation, searches — all focused on Chinese immigrants and were fueled by misguided beliefs about the cleanliness and worthiness of Asian immigrants.
Project connects gender, health and history
A collaborative, peer-reviewed project in Nursing Clio examines the tangled roots that connect our bodies to the past and present.
Health statistics center is training young ‘data detectives’
The free summer STEM camp introduces curious tweens to statistical concepts in a child-friendly format.
