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Pets Bring Big Benefits

Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise. >

Treatment Add-On Improves Outcomes for Coronary Patients

Statins help people recover from a heart attack, but they often are started too late and leave patients vulnerable to a second coronary. >

When Your Therapist is a Chatbot

Can an online AI-generated therapy session help people dealing with depression, anxiety or eating disorders? The answer appears to be "Yes." >

Seniors Goin' Mobile

Remaining able to drive is as big a thing for many seniors as it is for teens. GPS devices can keep older drivers safe on the road longer. >

What’s Lost: Trump Whacks Tiny Agency That Works To Make the Nation’s Health Care Safer

The AHRQ collects data on U.S. health care expenditures and outcomes and funds research aimed at improving the safety and delivery of care. >

Students Help Students Navigate the College Party Scene

College parties often feature alcohol and wanted and unwanted sexual advances. They are much safer when your friends have your back. >

Activity Monitor Readings Offer Early Warnings on Heart Problems

Step count and heart rate info from smartphones and activity trackers can be used to identify potential heart problems before they happen. >

Putting Weight-Loss Strategies to the Test

Most of us think of cutting calories when we want to lose weight, but there's another strategy that some find works better. Give it a try? >

Breast Milk Keeps Infant Development on Track

Breastfeeding not only protects newborns from viruses and improves their digestion, it helps them meet developmental milestones on time. >

Chewing Plastic

Who knew? Chewing gum contains microplastics that enter your body as you chew. They also affect the environment under your feet. >

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