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7 hours may be the ideal amount of sleep starting in middle age
New research has found that around seven hours pf sleep is the ideal night's rest, with insufficient and excessive sleep associated with a reduced ability to pay attention, remember and…
Young and depressed? Try Woebot! The rise of mental health chatbots in the US |
Fifteen-year-old Jordyne Lewis was stressed out.The high school sophomore from Harrisburg, North Carolina, was overwhelmed with schoolwork, never mind the uncertainty of living in a…
COVID-19: This Could Be A Hands-Down Sign How Sick You’ll Get From Virus, New Study
A new study found that an unexpected bodily feature may ultimately determine how sick one gets after contracting COVID-19.Researchers in the United…
Lone star tick that makes people allergic to red meat is in D.C.
Placeholder while article actions loadOur recent warm weather has reawakened ticks, and one type in particular is becoming more common in the D.C. area: the lone star tick. One bite from…
As gonorrhea becomes untreatable, a repurposed vaccine may prevent it
Enlarge / A scanning electron micrograph of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.An existing vaccine that prevents…
How your gut controls your mental and physical health
The foundation of your health and well-being isn't your heart, your lungs or your brain. It’s your gut.Chew on this: 70% of your immune system sits in your belly. Why it matters: You are…
Greenville woman is first long-term care resident to get COVID-19 vaccine in South
A long-term care facility resident in Greenville was the first in South Carolina to get the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, 120 residents at Patewood Rehabilitation and Healthcare…
Incomplete data likely masks a rise in U.S. Covid cases
At first glance, U.S. Covid cases appear to have plateaued over the last two weeks, with a consistent average of around 30,000 per day, according to NBC News' tally. But disease experts…
COVID symptom: COVID infection may increase risk of rare eye problem
COVID-19 could increase your risk for a rare COVID-19 symptom — rare eye blood clots.Driving the news: A new study found that patients with COVID-19…