We all get hiccups from time to time, and sometimes they just won’t seem to go away. Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm – the muscle separating your chest from your abdomen, which plays a key role in breathing – followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords. The medical term for hiccups […]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These chemicals are two types of PFAS, a broad class of substances often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they are very persistent in the environment. PFAS are widely […]
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To help get started, we’ve rounded up a variety of paid clinical studies that are currently (as of publish date) recruiting volunteers in the United States and offering compensation to eligible participants…
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People can get vitamins customized to their own specific needs, delivered right to their front door. Here are the top 7 vitamin subscription services in 2023…
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As long as someone seeks treatment as soon as possible and receives the proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. To get started, here’s a breakdown of everything to know about HIV treatment, including the different options in 2023…
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The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Getting everyone who is eligible for free or discounted health insurance to sign up for it requires making it as easy as possible to enroll – and that convenience especially matters for young, healthy and low-income people. Those are the key […]
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Alcohol and substance abuse addiction is a serious mental health condition impacting millions of Americans. Approximately one in seven Americans will develop a severe substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. However, only one in 10 will seek treatment for their condition. Many reasons, such as stigma, can cause someone to hesitate to seek professional help […]
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While a COVID rapid test is certainly not a complex test to do, there is a specific way to administer one in order for it to be effective. Here are some tips on how to get the most accurate result from a COVID rapid test…
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Halloween is a time to embrace all that is disgusting, from bloody slasher films to haunted houses full of fake guts and gore. But the attraction to stuff that grosses us out goes beyond this annual holiday. Flip through TV channels and you’ll come across “adventurous eating” programs, in which hosts and contestants are served […]
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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system, including the brain. It mainly affects vision, memory, balance, and mobility. To better understand this disease and its affects, here’s a look into what MS looks like in the brain…
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