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Sperm Samples May Help Predict Autism Risk in Offspring
01/14/2021—Biomarkers in sperm may help identify men at risk of fathering children with autism, researchers say. More -
Climate Change Is Spurring Malnutrition in Kids Worldwide
01/14/2021—Rising temperatures caused by climate change are contributing to low diet quality and malnutrition among young children in many parts of the world, researchers say. More -
Even 1 Drink a Day May Raise Your Odds for A-Fib
01/14/2021—Moderate drinking is often touted as heart-healthy, but a large new study finds that even one drink a day might raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. More -
Pot Might Impair a Woman's Fertility: Study
01/13/2021—Though using marijuana for medical or recreational reasons is legal in a growing number of U.S. states, it may come with some unexpected side effects. A new study found that women who use cannabis may be reducing their fertility. More -
Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer's, But Without Memory Loss
01/13/2021—A rare brain disease that causes loss of language skills doesn't lead to memory loss, a new study finds. More -
Pot Use Rises as Year Goes on: Study
01/13/2021—Here's a New Year's resolution that might be more common than you think: quitting pot. A new study suggests it might explain why marijuana use typically falls at the start of the year and then increases as the year unfolds. More -
Weight Training Benefits Older Women, Men Equally, Study Shows
01/11/2021—A new study compared the results of women and men aged 50 to 90 who started resistance training exercise programs, finding that though men were more likely to gain absolute muscle size, their gains were on par with women's relative to body size. More -
New Year, New Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe and Healthy
01/10/2021—A new year can be a fresh start for you and your kids -- and perhaps no year has needed a fresh start more than this one. So, a leading doctors' group is offering parents tips for a healthy "reset" in 2021. More -
Get Fit in Middle Age to Boost Your Aging Brain
01/08/2021—Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in middle age and beyond might help keep your brain healthy, a new study suggests. More -
Coping With Anxiety, Fear During a Rocky Presidential Transition
01/08/2021—Taking care of your mental and physical health will be important in the coming days of trial and tribulation in the United States, American Psychiatric Association President Dr. Jeffrey Geller said Thursday. More
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