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When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do?

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Allison Aubrey

The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.

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Thinx settled a lawsuit over chemicals in its period underwear. Here's what to know

Rachel Treisman

The lawsuit says Thinx underwear, long marketed as safe and sustainable, contains harmful chemical substances known as PFAS. The company denies those allegations but will pay up to $5 million.
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Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?

Sydney Lupkin

At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.
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Therapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental health

Yuki Noguchi

Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."
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San Diego has seen a jump in home births during COVID years

Claire Trageser

Countywide, the number of home births rose by 28% from before the pandemic to the end of 2022.
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Chula Vista district using gardens as classrooms for conservation

M.G. Perez

Chula Vista Elementary School District is taking the lead by teaching students how to compost and conserve through gardening.
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With less access to paid leave, rural workers face hard choices about health, family

Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez

Coastal and politically progressive states have passed stronger paid sick and family leave policies than many states with larger rural populations.
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Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?

Rob Stein

And what about a cold or RSV? With all the illness spreading, it's virus soup out there these days. Some people feel so sick they're wondering if they're fighting more than one germ at once.
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Chula Vista Elementary District converts two campuses to community schools

M.G. Perez

Chula Vista Elementary School District will convert Harborside and Palomar elementary schools into community schools next school year.
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A guide to 9 global buzzwords for 2023, from 'polycrisis' to 'zero-dose children'

Andrew Connelly

Are you having a polycrisis? Can the world reduce the number of zero-dose children? Experts shared their views about global buzzwords that will be big this year. Here's the list and the definitions.
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Social isolation linked to an increased risk of dementia, new study finds

Kaitlyn Radde

Socially isolated older adults have a 27% higher chance of developing dementia, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins. The findings suggest that simple interventions could be meaningful.