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read moreTUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) — There may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kids’ brain, new research shows.Children who were on soccer…
read moreI Want It All – The Anthem of Human Nature From the moment Freddie Mercury’s powerful voice declared, “I want it all, and I want it now,” Queen gave us…
read moreTUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) — More breast cancers are being detected later in women, giving the tumors a chance to spread and become life-threatening, a new study finds.This…
read moreHealthcare in America is Broken – and So Is Our Response to It Healthcare in America is broken. While many refer to a “broken healthcare system,” the truth is there’s…
read moreTUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Blocking blood flow to the site of knee arthritis can reduce pain and potentially prevent the need for knee replacement surgery, a new…
read moreCapture the Moment Like many of you, The Download is taking a break to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. While this week’s introduction is a bit shorter, don’t…
read moreTUESDAY, Nov. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The “brain fog” of long COVID might be due to impaired lung function following a person’s infection, a new small-scale study says.Reduced gas…
read moreLet’s Talk Thanksgiving conjures up visions of a perfect holiday: a golden turkey, heaping servings of favorite sides, and desserts topped with clouds of whipped cream (yes, the canned kind…
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