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Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?
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Experts: More screen time, less sleep resulting in bigger risk for this health issue in young people
Posted onThe American Heart Association says more young people are having heart attacks because they aren’t as physically active. SAN ANTONIO — The school year is underwayand that means kids’ brains are back to the books after weeks of summer vacation. Some of those summer hours might have been spent in front of TVs, tablets or…
What are PFAS -forever chemicals- and are they bad for us?
Posted onPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in many everyday items from cosmetics to raincoats and non-stick pans. They’ve also been found in food and water – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they? And are they dangerous? Scientist Mark Miodownik explores. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with the Royal…
Period Choices: Pads, menstrual cups, pants and tampons – what’s best for me?
Posted onGetty Images Finding the right period product for you can be a difficult task For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons. Alongside these traditional options, there’s now a wider range of products available, including reusable options such as menstrual…
