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52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The flu is hitting kids hard this season. So far, 52 kids have died from the flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on…

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Villain or Hero? It Depends

For me, nothing is more unnerving than a mouse in the house—which, unfortunately, is the current situation. Traps in strategic spots and pest control on speed dial feel as essential as smoke detectors. When a…

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Doctors Turn to Pediatric Group’s Vaccine Schedule After CDC Changes

TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Many children’s doctors say they will follow vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) narrowed its…

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As Cold As Ice

Two-thirds of the country is in the path of a monster winter storm. Spanning more than 2,000 miles from Texas to New England, the system is unleashing snow, ice, and dangerous cold as it barrels…

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New Coffee Chemicals Show Promise for Managing Type 2 Diabetes

MONDAY, Jan. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Coffee may do more than boost energy. New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream, a…

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A Glass Half Full

So many skills were learned during my childhood — horseback riding, paint-by-number, Go Fish — and, breaking and entering. Yes, breaking and entering (“B&E”) — a skill I mastered early on, with my siblings and…

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IV Iron Replacement Might Be Easier, More Effective Treatment For Iron Deficiency Anemia

TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women with iron deficiency anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding might be better helped by IV iron replacement compared to supplement tablets, a new study argues. A single…

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Less Isn’t Always Better

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced changes to the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule to more closely resemble Denmark’s, he framed the move as plain common sense. Danish children, he argued, are healthier than American children.…

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Hormone Drug Helps Fight Hormone-Fueled Breast Cancer, Trial Shows

TUESDAY, Jan. 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A drug that mimics the female hormone progesterone might help women fight hormone-fueled breast cancer. Women with breast cancer had slower tumor growth if they took megestrol —…

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Scarce Minutes, Endless Thanks

At its core, economics is the study of scarcity. Countries don’t have unlimited resources, land, or labor, so they’re always making choices about how best to use what they do have. Every decision—what to build,…

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More Parents Refuse Vitamin K Shot for Newborns, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More parents are saying no to vitamin K shots for their newborns, and experts warn babies could be at serious risk. A study published Dec. 8 in JAMA…

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Moral of the Story

Most of us grew up learning life lessons through stories. Slow and steady wins the race—thank you, Tortoise and Hare. Honesty is the best policy—straight from Mercury and the Woodman. Or the Ant reminding the…

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CDC Names Ralph Abraham as Second-in-Command Despite Vaccine Controversy

MONDAY, Dec. 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Louisiana physician who has questioned vaccine safety and halted his state’s vaccination campaigns in the past is now serving in one of the top roles at the…

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A Side of Controversy

Like many of you, The Download is taking a moment to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. This week’s introduction is a bit shorter than usual, but don’t worry—there’s still a full lineup of stories…

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Some Suicide Victims Show No Typical Warning Signs, Study Finds

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For many families who lose someone to suicide, the same question comes up again and again: “How did we not see this coming?” A new study suggests that…

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Panic in the Bog — A Cautionary Tale

The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, has become synonymous with early-morning mall runs, limited-time deals, and those impulse buys you didn’t know you needed. Before online shopping, it was tradition in my house to head…

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NIH Grant Terminations Leave Thousands Without Access to Care, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Nov. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of clinical trial participants lost access to important medical studies this year after the Trump administration terminated hundreds of National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, according to…

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Concentration – It’s a Problem

Growing up, breakfast wasn’t complete without a 5-ounce juice glass filled with orange juice—not the oversized tumblers we use today. Back then, there weren’t endless choices like no pulp, some pulp, extra pulp, orange–banana, or…

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COVID Vaccine Offers Health Boost For Kids With Eczema

MONDAY, Nov. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The COVID vaccine appears to provide a health boost to children with eczema, a new study says. Kids with eczema (atopic dermatitis) appear to experience fewer infections and…

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Hunger Games – Paying the Price

While it’s not based on a randomized controlled trial, it’s indisputable: certain members of my family share a particular trait — they get crabby, irritable, or just plain hard to get along with when hungry.…

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Kids Need CPR More Promptly Than Adults Following Cardiac Arrest

TUESDAY, Nov. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Thousands of U.S. kids each year collapse from cardiac arrest and need CPR to save their lives. But CPR must start for them in half the time required…

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This Common Cholesterol Drug Might Protect Against ‘Chemo Brain’

MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The most common cholesterol drug around might help protect cancer patients from “chemo brain.” Statins appeared to protect breast and lymphoma cancer patients’ brain function for up to…

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Other People’s Money

In the 1991 movie Other People’s Money, Danny DeVito plays a slick corporate raider who proudly admits he doesn’t build anything—he just buys and sells using other people’s cash. The film is a sharp satire…

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Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death

MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease,…

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Radical Roots

“Radical” can mean a lot of things. In math, it’s a symbol for a root. In culture, it describes rule breakers—people who challenge the norm, stir things up, and sometimes make others squirm. The word…

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FDA Clears New Blood Test to Help Rule Out Alzheimer’s Disease

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared another blood test that could help doctors identify whether a patient’s memory problems are likely caused by Alzheimer’s disease.…

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The Greatest Show on Earth

Legend has it that P. T. Barnum, the great showman, once quipped, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Whether or not he actually said it, the quote endures because it rings true — especially when…

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Rare, Dangerous Type Of Breast Cancer On The Rise In The U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay news) — A rare but dangerous form of breast cancer is on the rise in the United States, a new report says. Lobular breast cancer rates are rising three times…

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Closing Time

For years, I couldn’t wait for 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Not because of a favorite TV show—but because that was closing time at the bridal salon where I worked during high school and…

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Drug-Resistant ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Infections Soar 70% in U.S.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Infections caused by bacteria that no longer respond to many antibiotics are climbing at an alarming pace in the U.S., new federal data shows. Between 2019 and 2023,…

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