Is melatonin safe for kids?Is melatonin safe for kids?
Is melatonin safe for kids?Melatonin is a hormone the body makes to tell the brain that sleep-time is near. It is also a supplement in chewable tablets, gummies, and capsules.
Is melatonin safe for kids?Melatonin is a hormone the body makes to tell the brain that sleep-time is near. It is also a supplement in chewable tablets, gummies, and capsules.
About 72% of American teens feel peaceful when away from cellphonesThe survey also found that girls are more likely than boys to think they spend too much time on their phones and social media.
New Mexico man dies after contracting rare case of bubonic plagueThe state's first case of the bacterial disease in four years has left it looking for a cause and if there's an ongoing community risk.
Doctor who treated first US COVID-19 case weighs in 4 years laterThe World Health Organization declared the global COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Mother of 'Star Wars' child actor details his mental health strugglesJake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker, disappeared from the public eye after being cast in "The Phantom Menace" at eight years old.
National Sleep Foundation finds lack of sleep leads to teen depressionSleep researchers warn long-term poor sleep may be linked to more severe depression symptoms.
New RSV vaccine 90% effective at preventing infant hospitalizationsNirsevimab was approved in July 2023 and is already causing fewer infants to have severe cases of RSV.
Multiple children achieve HIV remission after pause in treatmentA study summarized the experiences of six children living with HIV, and found that four of them experienced remission during the trial.
Cancer-causing chemical found in Proactiv, PanOxyl, Target acne creamsA laboratory found dangerously high levels of benzene in many popular benzoyl peroxide acne products.
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Health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases continue to riseAt least 95% of a population must be vaccinated in order to meet "herd immunity" for measles, experts note.
Man vaccinated 217 times against COVID shows no side effectsResearchers studied the man and determined he had more COVID antibodies but experienced no side effects from being hypervaccinated.
You can soon buy an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitorThe FDA says millions of diabetics who don't use insulin may benefit from using continuous glucose monitors.
This is the last week you can order free COVID-19 testsEach household is eligible for up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests, depending on when they last ordered.
What to know about Opill, the 1st over-the-counter birth control pillIn the coming weeks, Americans will be able to purchase Opill over the counter from places like CVS and Walgreens without a prescription.
Company announces price of first non-prescription birth control pillIn the coming weeks, Americans will be able to purchase birth control pills over the counter without a prescription.
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Are weight loss drugs only available to the wealthy?For the nearly 66 million Americans on Medicare, the drugs for weight loss aren't typically covered at all.
Walgreens, CVS to reportedly begin offering abortion pillsMifepristone is one of two medications the FDA has approved for abortion.
Norovirus surge in US causes over 1,000 students to miss schoolOver 1,000 students in schools in Alabama have missed classes because of the highly contagious stomach bug.
CDC preparing for possible shortage of tetanus vaccinesThe CDC informed a panel of vaccine advisers that supplies of the shot from its distributor, Grifols, are expected to be low as early as June.
Invisible injury: NCAA basketball player reveals mental health battleUniversity of New Mexico basketball player Braden Appelhans got candid about his battle with ADHD and depression.
Nearly 30 million Americans are impacted by a rare diseaseThis year, Rare Disease Day is being recognized on Feb. 29, or leap day.
Study finds 1 in 10 US children don't have a primary care doctorA new report shows the number of children without a primary care physician has increased by 30% over the past decade.
CDC says seniors should get second COVID shot of 2023-24Despite promising data, few Americans have gotten an updated COVID shot since the vaccines were released in September.
These are the happiest cities in the USA study from WalletHub found America's happiest cities — and there's a stark difference between the coasts.
Families impacted by Alabama IVF ruling head to state CapitolMany families are making the decision to move their embryos out of the state due to the uncertainty of what will happen to them.
Microplastics in human placentas raise fetal, maternal health concernsDoctors say the new findings of microplastics in placentas are concerning because they develop over only eight months.
Scientists may now know what is causing long COVIDResearchers took blood tests and special brain scans of 32 patients who previously had a COVID infection.
Antidepressant study yielded 'unexpected' results, researcher saysResearchers say mental health worsened during the pandemic, and there are concerns many cases among males are going undiagnosed.
Amy Schumer says she has Cushing's syndrome. What is it?Cushing's is a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time.
Increasing US death rate tied to maternal mental health, study findsThe CDC says 80% of U.S. pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. New data found that maternal mental health issues are caused by barriers to care.