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Mixed results: Study finds potential link between infant acid-suppressants and celiac disease

Medical Xpress

Tel Aviv University-led research has found that infants prescribed acid-suppressive medications during their first six months of life had an increased risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity under certain study conditions.

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Here's how to use nasal spray right and more tips for managing spring allergies

NPR Health

Here's the lowdown from allergy doctors on how to get relief, from which medicines to use and how to best use them to tips for keeping pollen out of your home.

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Seeing with purpose: Visual cortex tunes perception to match current objectives

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When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery?

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Aging men and social connection. Is there a disconnect?

NPR Health

"ROMEO" stands for "retired older men eating out" -- and it's one way to keep older guys from being too isolated. Just don't call it a support group!

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VR and AR simulations help users practice stress management in realistic scenarios

Medical Xpress

Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending a party full of strangers or confronting a partner. Talking to a friend or a therapist can help. But so can practice.

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WHO countries finalize historic agreement to help prevent next pandemic

NPR Health

World Health Organization member states agreed to the treaty after three years of talks. NPR speaks with Precious Matsoso, who served as co-chair of the group tasked with creating the treaty.

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Could CT scans be fueling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?

Medical Xpress

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the bodyhelping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests there may be a hidden cost to our growing reliance on this technology.

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US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in several states. Here's what you should know

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The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week.

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White House touts COVID-19 'lab leak' theory on revamped site

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The White House on Friday unveiled a revamped COVID-19 website that promoted the contentious theory that the virus leaked from a Chinese laboratory, framing it as the pandemic's "true origins.

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