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Critics say the risks from fluoride during a child’s early years override the benefit of protecting against tooth decay, a disease that can cause pain, infection and other possible health problems. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
The stress of lockdowns, fear and social isolation appears to have left a mark on our brains. It may be possible to counteract the changes, at least one expert says. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
An FDA panel discussing the use of antidepressants during pregnancy largely amounted to misinformation or facts taken out of context, according to several psychiatrists who tuned into the meeting. nbcnews.com/health/mental-…
Could cancer drugs be the future of Alzheimer’s treatment? nbcnews.com/health/health-…
About 5 million swimming pools recalled after deaths of 9 children since 2007 nbcnews.com/health/recall/…
A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
The use of caffeine pouches among teens is still relatively rare. But some experts and educators have concerns that that could soon change as teen-friendly marketing spreads on social media. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
It's unclear how the people in Florida were infected with the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. It thrives in warm seawater and can get into the body through open wounds in the skin. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
As Trump pushes for cane sugar in Coca-Cola, is it really better than corn syrup? nbcnews.com/health/health-…
People who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act could soon see their monthly premiums sharply increase as subsidies expire and insurers propose a major premium hike for 2026. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
What is chronic venous insufficiency, Trump's diagnosis? nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Juul can continue to sell e-cigarettes, FDA says nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Healthy babies born from DNA of three people to prevent inherited diseases nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Experts said the rise in ER visits may be due to increased awareness. “I think because there’s so much out there in the media about this, people are coming in before they get engorged,” one doctor said. “So they’re coming in when the tick is small.” nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Gastrointestinal cancers are rising dramatically in people under 50 nbcnews.com/health/health-…
Gastrointestinal cancers rising dramatically in people under 50 nbcnews.com/health/health-…
There have been at least 1,309 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. this year. Hundreds or thousands of other families may have had their lives upended after being exposed to the virus. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
The Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill could result in more than 1,000 additional deaths every year, according to a report published Wednesday in JAMA Health Forum. nbcnews.com/health/health-…
When it comes to ease of finding affordable contraception, a new report shows 'stark' differences from state to state. nbcnews.com/health/womens-…
A study of more than 1 million people, published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found no link between aluminum in vaccines and an increased risk of 50 chronic conditions, including autoimmune disease, allergies and autism. nbcnews.com/health/kids-he…
