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Health · The Conversation · Nov 6, 1:13 PM
It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.
Health · The Conversation · Nov 6, 1:13 PM
An epidemiologist and mother explains what families need to know about measles and why a preventable disease has become a public health threat once again.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 5, 1:36 PM
An epidemiologist who was on the ground during the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak examines the lessons that experience offers for the DRC.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 5, 1:26 PM
Calcium deposits on arteries, observed on a mammogram, can provide a useful nudge to check up on cardiovascular health.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 5, 1:15 PM
Using an ADHD diagnosis to avoid hard tasks, rather than to plan around them, is linked to more anxiety and lower quality of life.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 4, 9:53 PM
A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 3, 1:04 PM
This specialty offers healing and comfort where a cure is not possible, but many who need this care don’t have access to it.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 3, 1:04 PM
Bone loss can accelerate before the final menstrual period. Understanding risk, exercise, nutrition and treatment options can help protect bone health.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Nov 1, 3:39 PM
Restricting access to candy is one way parents try to teach their kids moderation. But this can backfire and harm a child’s relationship to food and eating in the long run.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 30, 12:15 PM
Most parents of young children today haven’t experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 29, 12:23 PM
A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process – and consumers are likely to foot the bill.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 28, 12:26 PM
Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 28, 12:22 PM
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 28, 12:19 PM
Despite acquiring more than one-third of US methadone clinics, private equity has not significantly expanded methadone availability.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 27, 12:18 PM
Here’s what to talk to your doctor about before traveling abroad.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 27, 12:17 PM
Disease-carrying mosquitoes are moving deeper into the US. Climate change is only part of the problem.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 26, 12:50 PM
In the US, up to 900,000 people are affected by severe blood clots each year, and over 60,000 die from it annually.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 26, 12:16 PM
Polio can survive only where it finds kids who aren’t protected by a vaccine.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 26, 12:15 PM
1 in 4 known pregnancies in the US ends in loss. A composer explains how those numbers, along with doctors’ expertise, became a 60-minute chamber work.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 26, 12:15 PM
AI can help you navigate health information, but evaluating the credibility and quality of responses is key.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 22, 3:06 PM
Cancer survivorship is often thought to begin after a patient receives their last treatment. But planning for life after cancer is critical to effective care.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 20, 12:37 PM
Philadelphia police and FBI are conducting a massive investigation into the home where the late R.C. Horsch and his son lived, along with several women who’ve gone missing.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 19, 8:27 PM
Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania.
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 19, 12:36 PM
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
Original at The Conversation ↗Health · The Conversation · Oct 16, 12:23 PM
Therapy during pregnancy for those who need it may have advantages for the next generation.
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