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Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

Kids’ sleep problems could be inherited, new research suggests

For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep, their genes may be to blame, according to a 15-year study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

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How to Avoid Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations: Tips From Experts

How to Avoid Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner Conversations: Tips From Experts

Setting boundaries can diffuse tension, experts say. Here’s how they do it.

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Sickle-Cell Treatment Created With Gene Editing Wins U.K. Approval

Sickle-Cell Treatment Created With Gene Editing Wins U.K. Approval

The first treatment that relies on CRISPR is expected to receive U.S. approval next month. But it may cost millions of dollars per patient.

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COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

COVID and flu vaccine rates are declining for US health care workers, CDC reports: ‘Disturbing trend’

Fewer U.S. health care workers are keeping up to date on their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, according to two separate reports this week from the CDC. Two doctors gave input.

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Cannabis for Seniors: Why Older Adults Are Opting for Medical Marijuana

Cannabis for Seniors: Why Older Adults Are Opting for Medical Marijuana

Older people are using cannabis more than ever. Here’s what to know about its potential medicinal benefits and side effects as we age.

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Measles Cases and Deaths Climb Across the Globe

Measles Cases and Deaths Climb Across the Globe

The virus sickened an estimated nine million people worldwide in 2022, most of them children.

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Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Older adult women caregivers have lower death rates than non-caregivers, study finds: ‘A sense of purpose’

Caregiving was associated with a lower risk of death in older women in the U.S., per a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Psychologists offer input.

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How to Salvage Your Day After a Bad Night’s Sleep

How to Salvage Your Day After a Bad Night’s Sleep

You’ll need to adjust for your shortcomings (and take a well-timed nap).

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Race Cannot Be Used to Predict Heart Disease, Scientists Say

Race Cannot Be Used to Predict Heart Disease, Scientists Say

The American Heart Association will release a new clinical tool that removes race as a factor in predicting who will have heart attacks or strokes.

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Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?

Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?

They’re both beneficial physically and mentally, but there’s a clear winner.

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Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Do COVID-19 home remedies really work? Doctors weigh in on saltwater gargles, nasal rinses and more

Researchers found that COVID patients who gargled with saltwater and did nasal rinses had lower hospitalization rates compared to those who did not use these home remedies.

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Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness

Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, lost all four limbs when the flu led to a bacterial infection and sepsis infection. She told her story to Fox News Digital.

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In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'

In a health breakthrough, scientists at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento, California, have identified a protein on the CD95 receptor that can “program" cancer dells to die.

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First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval

The FDA on Thursday announced approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine, for anyone 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the mosquito-borne virus.

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Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Cut Heart Attack Risk for Some, Study Shows

Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Cut Heart Attack Risk for Some, Study Shows

The results of a large clinical trial suggest the obesity medication could also change the landscape of cardiovascular care.

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The Only People Who Understand What a Caregiver Goes Through

The Only People Who Understand What a Caregiver Goes Through

Mentoring programs bring together those just starting to care for family members with dementia and those who have been coping for some time.

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With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

With their military son lost to suicide, parents share a path to healing — and helping others

Raymond and Mary Anne, who are Navy vets themselves, spoke with Fox News Digital about their healing journey since losing their son to suicide 20 years ago.

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Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Childhood vaccinations are at an all-time low, the CDC reveals

Children’s rates of immunization for the four state-required childhood vaccines are at an all-time low, according to a Thursday report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

For quality sleep, timing is everything, experts say: Here’s the secret of successful slumber

When it comes to measuring sleep, most people focus on hitting a certain number of hours each night. While that’s part of the equation, experts say it might not be the most important metric.

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Why Being Interrupted Is So Irritating, and Tips for Dealing With It

Why Being Interrupted Is So Irritating, and Tips for Dealing With It

Plus, a few things you can do about it.

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Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

Does the flu increase the risk of heart attacks?

As flu season looms, the virus may not only leave you vulnerable to pneumonia, fever and aches, but it may also increase your risk of heart attack, according to several past studies.

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Muscle Soreness After Working Out? Here’s How to Manage.

Muscle Soreness After Working Out? Here’s How to Manage.

Post-exercise stiffness is a part of any fitness regimen, but many treatments don’t address the underlying cause. Here’s what actually works.

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Coping With Anger as a Family Caregiver

Coping With Anger as a Family Caregiver

Looking after a sick family member can mean putting your own life on hold, often with little recognition or outside support.

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Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant on 34-year-old man

Chicago doctors use breast implants to perform successful double-lung transplant on 34-year-old man

Doctors in Chicago performed a successful double-lung transplant while using breast implants to help keep a 34-year-old Missouri man alive.

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Should you get the COVID and flu vaccines at the same time?

Getting the COVID and flu vaccines simultaneously could be safe and even beneficial, according to new study findings — but some doctors advise caution.

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