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

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Toxic chemicals used in food preparation leach into human bodies, study finds

More than 3,600 chemicals that leach into food during the manufacturing, processing, packaging and storage of the world’s food supply…

Covid-19 shots for kids remain on CDC vaccine schedule with slightly different designation

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Omicron could peak in U.S. fairly soon. Maybe.

Based on the quick rise and precipitous drop of Omicron in South Africa, Harvard experts are cautiously hopeful about a…

Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says

Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts found in plant-based, organic and…

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

Beauty News

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

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…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will…

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…

How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely…

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