Vitality Stories
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Night Shift Doctors, Nurses Need 20-Minute Power Naps: Expert
"We need to change the way we manage night shifts to mitigate the effects of fatigue," the expert said. -
Mysterious Hepatitis Outbreak Claims 11 Lives; 450 Cases Reported Worldwide
The U.S. reported over 100 cases so far. Cases have also been logged in other countries, including Argentina, Canada, Israel, Japan, Indonesia and Serbia. -
'Green' Products For Kids And Adolescents Contain Toxic Chemicals: Study
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a large group of chemicals that are widely used in the manufacturing of many products we use every day. -
Here's How Much Sleep People In Middle, Old Age Should Have
Sleeping less or more than the optimal amount could be detrimental. -
CDC Warns Officials Of Severe Liver Damage In Kids
The Centers for Disease Control has alarmed health officials to be on the lookout for potential cases of children with hepatitis. -
US Life Expectancy Fell By 2 Years In 2020, Sharpest Drop Among High-Income Peers
Life expectancy in the United States fell by nearly two years in 2020 to about 77 years amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the sharpest drop compared to 21 other high-income countries, according to a... -
Magic Mushroom Psilocybin Can Hep Long-Term Effects Of Depressions: Study
A recent study concluded that psilocybin can help the brain "functional network become more functionally interconnected." -
Kindness May Be A 'Powerful Brain Booster' For Families: Study
The researchers conducted their study on 38 pairs of mothers and their 3- to 5-year-old children who engaged in a four-week online kindness curriculum. -
'Exercise Really Is Medicine': Cycling Benefits People With 'Accelerated Aging' Disease
Myotonic dystrophy is "really a form of accelerated aging" and may "put you in a wheelchair," said senior study author Mark Tarnopolsky. -
Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Affecting Gay, Bisexual Men In Florida: Health Authorities
The disease is preventable via the meningococcal conjugate vaccine. -
What Produce Has The Most & Least Pesticides: Report
A nonprofit group released its yearly report on what fruits and vegetables were found to have the most pesticides in grocery stores for 2022. -
Regular Use Of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked To Vision Problems: Study
According to the study, the risk of developing serious eye conditions among regular users of erectile dysfunction drugs increased by 85%.
