Routine childhood vaccination rates have been dropping across the U.S. and vaccine-preventable childhood diseases have been rising. Rustam Shaimov/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rustam Shaimov/Getty Images President-elect Trump says he’s going to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild […]
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Mycoplasma pneumonia causes upper respiratory symptoms, including a lingering cough. It can also cause red eyes or rashes. Catherine McQueen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine McQueen/Getty Images If you or your kid has a cough that’s been lingering, keep
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People with prescriptions for Ozempic and similar drugs had lower rates of intoxication and drug overdoses, according to a new study. 5m3photos/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption 5m3photos/Getty Images Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight
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Crocs are beloved by many kids. Why is social media filled with warnings about how they might be bad for children’s developing feet and gait? (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 8, 2024.) Source link Maria Godoy
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Crocs are comfy, water-resistant foot-wear that are popular with kids, but some podiatrists say they should be alternated with more sturdy shoes. sandsun/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption sandsun/Getty Images What’s squishy, water-resistant, and on kids’ feet everywhere? That’s right,
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People who exercise regularly have a greater capacity to store fat under the skin, which is better than storing it around organs like the liver and the heart. Arno Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Arno Images/Getty Images There are
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