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HHS abruptly calls off meeting of expert panel on preventive care, raising questions about its future

Federal agencies Wellness See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The US Department of Health and Human…

No Omicron immunity without booster, study finds

An additional “booster” dose of Moderna or Pfizer mRNA-based vaccine is needed to provide immunity against the Omicron variant of…

Study holds warning on pandemic drinking

Scientists estimate that a one-year increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic will result in 8,000 additional deaths from…

Removing fluoride from public drinking water may lead to millions more cavities in US children, study estimates

Water availability See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

An avocado a week may lower heart disease risk

People who eat two or more servings of avocado each week may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to…

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    Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

    Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

    Don’t drink before your nap on the plane. It could hurt you now and later

    The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab…

    Your 10-step guide to moving better

    Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional…

    Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead

    Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia…

    1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

    When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would…

    Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science

    If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you need to spend plenty of…

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