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A No-Phone Zone? The Benefits of Limiting Cell Phones in Schools
As more schools place restrictions on students’ cell phone use, educators are noticing an increase in attention and engagement in class.
Can a Cholesterol Drug Help Treat Cancer?
Researchers are exploring whether a common cholesterol medication, fenofibrate, can help fight cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Top 5 Ways to Support Bone Health
Half of all women age 50 or older will break a bone because of osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones and makes them brittle.
What to Do if a Child Is Drowning: New Guidelines
Though it’s a topic no parent wants to think about, it’s important to understand how to help a child experiencing a water-related medical emergency.
Fluoride: Healthy or Harmful?
When it comes to fluoride supplementation, why do you need it, how safe is it and how much is too much?
What to Know About the Bird Flu Threat
Bird flu continues to spread, causing outbreaks in chickens and dairy cows. More people are getting infected too, but the threat to humans remains low.
6 Natural Food Dyes for Decorating
Natural food colorings offer a fun, simple alternative to artificial colorings, which some studies have linked to health risks.
TAVR: A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Replacement
For patients with aortic stenosis, the minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and effective treatment without the need for open heart surgery.