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Pandemic Drinking without the Pandemic

Social life has largely returned to normal after the quarantines during COVID. But the pandemic-era rise in drinking has persisted. >

Is It a Viral or Bacterial Infection?

Don't assume that an antibiotic will relieve your lung congestion. If it's the flu, an antibiotic could make it worse. >

Bright Days, Dark Nights Build Longevity

Your body's clock does best with natural input. People exposed to little daylight and too much artificial light at night live fewer years. >

Guns and Playdates

Most parents don’t think to ask about guns in the homes their kids visit and may be uneasy about doing so. Here are ways to handle it. >

New Moms Need to Get Moving

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it. >

Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits

Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it. >

Encouraging News for Sedentary Folks

If you spend most of your time sitting, take heart: Adding exercise, even 5 minutes a day, will do good things for your blood pressure. >

A Blood Test to Replace a Colonoscopy?

The FDA has approved a blood test to screen for colon cancer. It’s undeniably less invasive than a colonoscopy, but is it as effective? >

Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table

Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner. >

The Health Perks of Being a War Baby

British citizens born during wartime sugar rationing enjoy health benefits as adults that seem to stem from an early life with little sugar. >

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