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  People are tired, and the feeling has become so common that some may barely think to question it anymore. The National Institutes of Health…

  Up to 40% of U.S. adults experience insomnia, and sleeplessness affects more than how you feel or function from day to day. It can increase…

  Many people experience heartburn, chest pain, and indigestion, but fewer think that their medications might be the cause. Even so, many common…

  Melinda Baron has a story for New Yorkers worried about the Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak: She survived after contracting the…

  For eight states, about 10% of their allotment from the Rural Health Transformation Fund will go not to rural hospitals, but to tech companies…

  Car sickness is more common than most people realize. According to the Cleveland Clinic, motion sickness affects a significant portion of the…

  Gen Z adults are at the stage when lifelong habits start to take shape. They’re launching careers, reflecting on their values, and building…

  For years, concerns about social media were largely framed as a matter of personal responsibility: Parents could limit screen time, teenagers…

  Not all hours of sunlight carry equal risk. The angle of the sun relative to Earth’s surface determines how much atmosphere UV rays must…

  The weather warms up, and the sun comes out. What scene do you picture? Maybe you imagine yourself relaxing on the beach, soaking up the rays,…

  A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting…

  Measles was surging in West Texas as Nancy Churnin eagerly awaited the birth of two grandchildren. She was sure she had been vaccinated…

  From lead paint chips to trace parts per billion (ppb) in cookies, exposure to heavy metals has decreased in recent decades. In this story,…

  Microplastics have made their way into the human body, including the urinary system. But what do the effects of microplastics mean for bladder…

  Travel creates conditions the brain finds highly rewarding: novel environments, varied sensory input, social engagement, freedom from habitual…

  That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer’s most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites…

  That painful red glow after a day outdoors is more than just discomfort. It signals real cellular damage happening beneath the skin’s…

  For multigenerational families and roommates navigating escalating housing costs, consolidating into a single shared home is increasingly a…

  Those little brown marks on the skin confuse many people. Both involve excess pigment in the skin, but they arise from different causes and…

  When you’re comparing health plans, knowing which medications are covered, how they’re covered, and how much they’ll cost can save you a…