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Prenatal Exposure to Agricultural Pesticides Lasts a Lifetime

Mothers' exposure to agricultural pesticides are linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems in children that last a lifetime. >

Heavy Alcohol Consumption Disrupts the Pancreas

Drinking too much can lead to pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. New research illuminates the molecular mechanisms behind it. >

HEPA Help for Hypertension

Pollution from cars and factories doesn't only affect breathing. It can raise blood pressure. An at-home air purifier will help lower it. >

COVID-19 Infections Stiffen Arteries, Accelerate Aging

Your body generates a lot of inflammation as it fights a COVID infection. The result? Arteries become prematurely stiff. Take precautions. >

When Back-to-School Jitters Turn into School Avoidance

Wanting to avoid school because of anxiety is common, but letting kids stay home won't ease their worries. Help them address their fears. >

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence to Read Mammograms More Accurately

AI algorithms help radiologists achieve better outcomes with fewer false positives. They were especially good at catching invasive cancers. >

A Surprisingly Good Egg

Eggs are better for us than most of us have been led to believe. It's not eggs raising your cholesterol, it's saturated fat in other foods. >

How Walkable is Your Town?

People who live in towns and cities that encourage walking are healthier -- mentally and physically -- than those in less walkable places. >

Dollar Stores' Effects on Diet Aren't As Bad As Many Suspect

It's true the stores carry processed snacks and don't carry fresh fruits and veggies, but most shoppers buy these healthy foods elsewhere. >

Lithium Deficiency Raises the Risk of Alzheimer's

The discovery that people who develop Alzheimer's often are deficient in lithium led researchers to seek a form of it safe for seniors. >

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