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THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are faring much worse mentally and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic than citizens of other high-income ...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The makeup of bacteria that colonize a man's penis can help predict the risk of a serious and hard-to-treat vaginal infec...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that she is suffering from "low-grade depression."
"I'm waking u...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As coronavirus cases continue to surge across America, scientists on Wednesday called for widespread adoption of simpler...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In the United States, many women with chronic medical conditions aren't filling prescriptions or are trying to make their...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests -- raising questions about wh...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People tend to be optimistic for most of their life, even when they have to cope with serious challenges, a new study fin...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Women whose periods started at an early age are more likely to have hot flashes and night sweats during menopause, resear...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- British scientists have discovered what makes people stink.
Blame an enzyme that hides in specific bacteria that ...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic has fueled big increases in video visits between patients and doctors, but older Americans haven...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you're thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading ped...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to recommendations set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, many Americans are getting screened for cance...
THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- As evidenced by the countless adoring posts, cute videos and laugh-out-loud memes on social media, peopl...