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This dietary supplement is making its way as a sleeping pill.  Here's how it works

Skip melatonin? This dietary supplement can also help you sleep

Quality rest is vital to maintaining your mental and physical health, but the struggle to fall asleep is real for the 70 million Americans who live with chronic sleep problems. When you’ve tried every sleep remedy in the book, from bedtime yoga to melatonin, and you don’t seem to feel sleepy at night, this supplement …

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How dangerous is the flu?  Symptoms and signs of complications to watch out for

How dangerous is the flu? Symptoms and signs of complications to watch out for

The United States is experiencing the highest number of flu hospitalizations in a decade, and there is no indication that the virus will peak or disappear in the coming weeks. With the busy holiday travel season approaching and a relatively low percentage of adults being vaccinated against the flu, that leaves millions of people at …

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'Tripledemic': Philadelphia schools review data to determine if masks will return after vacation

‘Tripledemic’: Philadelphia schools review data to determine if masks will return after vacation

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The ongoing “tripledemic” of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu), and coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in the United States and the Philadelphia area. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several areas of the country are “approaching seasonal peak levels” for RSV. Meanwhile, the CDC also notes that influenza …

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Eye movements give clues to how we make decisions – Neuroscience News

Summary: The speed with which our eyes race through a range of options gives new clues to how we make decisions. Source: University of Colorado New research from scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder suggests the eyes really may be the window to the soul – or, at least, the way humans look can …

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Women describe 'extreme' physical pain of endometriosis

Women describe ‘extreme’ physical pain of endometriosis

About 6.5 million in the United States, people suffer from endometriosis, a painful condition in which the uterine lining spreads and grows outside the uterus. But this statistic likely vastly underestimates the prevalence of endometriosis because it is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Many of the symptoms — ranging from heavy, painful periods and painful sex …

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Officials and experts call for masking as disease hits US ahead of holiday

Officials and experts call for masking as disease hits US ahead of holiday

Enlarge / Commuters in a New York subway on October 25, 2022. Health officials and experts are renewing calls for masking as respiratory illnesses rise and Americans prepare for the holidays. RSV infections in children appear to be peaking nationwide after overwhelming children’s hospitals for weeks, but they remain abnormally high. Influenza-like illnesses also remain …

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Shocking study finds severe COVID-19 linked to molecular signatures of brain aging

Gene usage in the brains of COVID-19 patients is similar to that seen in aging brains, according to experiments by scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Scientists underline the interest of neurological follow-up in cured people. It is true that COVID-19[feminine] First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, as COVID-19, or coronavirus disease …

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To live longer, pick up the pace for just three minutes a day, study finds

To live longer, pick up the pace for just three minutes a day, study finds

Comment this story Comment Hurry to the bus stop. Climb the stairs at full speed. Play tag with your children. Break up with the dog. Vacuum the living room with a little extra zing. Increasing the vigor and enthusiasm of our daily activities could have a substantial impact on our longevity, according to a fascinating …

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What causes this “incredible increase” in RSV?  Experts explain.

What causes this “incredible increase” in RSV? Experts explain.

RSV cases and hospitalizations are increasing in the United States (Photo: Getty Images) RSV is on the rise across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in RSV detections and RSV-associated emergency department visits and hospitalizations across the United States, stretching children’s hospitals. “There’s been such an incredible increase …

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RSV, flu and COVID-19: how to tell the difference?  The doctor explains

RSV, flu and COVID-19: how to tell the difference? The doctor explains

SAN FRANCISCO– Doctors are seeing several different viruses circulating in the community at increased rates. The triple threat — or “tripledemic” — of influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have many of the same symptoms in common, and it’s hard to tell which one you’ve caught. We spoke to Dr. David Hoffman, a …

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