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Function and Structural Elements of Social Connection Tied to Premature Mortality

Both functional and structural components of social connection are independently associated with adverse health outcomes, including mortality, according to a st

Opioid Agonist Therapy Use in Hospital Increased to 5.6 Percent in 2020

Among hospital encounters for opioid toxicity, opioid agonist therapy (OAT) initiation increased from 2013 to 2020, reaching 5.6 percent, according to a study p

Obesity in Toddlers on the Rise

Although severe obesity prevalence in toddlers declined from 2010 to 2016, more recent increases have been observed, according to a study published online Dec.

What Is Dandruff & How Is It Treated?

Dandruff becomes more common in the cold winter months, when the chilly air and dry heat causes a person s scalp to flake and itch.But while it might be an anno

COVID Can Raise Long-Term Odds for Irregular Heartbeat

rose 12-fold in the month after a COVID infection, compared to folks without the illness. The risk remained elevated for at least two months, they added.Age and

Resolve to Keep Your Allergies, Asthma in Check in 2024

If you re one of the 50 million Americans with asthma or allergies, 2024 is another year to redouble efforts to manage them.But how It s not always easy to get

Most U.S. Parents Plan to Vaccinate Kids Against Flu, RSV: Survey

make it likely that the United States will experience an excessive amount of preventable illness from COVID-19, influenza and RSV this fall and winter, he added

Better Grades, Less Time on Phones: Poll Shows Kids', Parents' Resolutions for 2024

More patience. Less time on phones. Healthier habits. Better grades.Parents and kids alike are making resolutions for the New Year, setting personal goals for t

Your Child Has a Fever: When Is It Time to See a Doctor?

It s that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever To a certain extent, fevers are t

Drug Maker Says Women Can Now Access Postpartum Depression Pill

even, in severe cases, thoughts of harming themselves or their child, Tiffany Farchione, M.D., director of the Division of Psychiatry in the FDA Center for Drug

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