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Screens are an integral part of modern teenage life, but there’s little regulation of the types of content teens see and how much they view. Research shows that while online videos can be useful for educating and connecting young people, excessive viewing—and the sneaky ways streaming, social media, and other internet platforms try to attract … Read more

Nearly 8% of Americans have asthma. Given that there’s no cure for the condition, it’s important that if you have it, you find ways to manage your breathing symptoms and limit your flare-ups in order to maintain as high a quality of life as possible. Treatments for asthma include reliever inhalers, long-term inhalers, and pills—and … Read more

More Americans are remaining single—but hold off on your offers to set up a blind date or introduce them to your ridiculously good-looking cousin. Many freely choose their single status. “Lots of people really like being single and want to stay single, and not because they have issues or have had awful romantic experiences,” says … Read more

Although the United States has made significant headway in curbing cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, a new report finds deep divisions remain and they run along predictable fault lines. … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Papers from the CDC highlights public health concerns over the difficulty of identifying and treating B. quintana among homeless populations. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson, Sabrina Malhi

Republicans did not rule out voting for Trump’s pick to run HHS, and several said they were excited about the former Democrat’s ideas. View original article Contributor: Rachel Roubein, Dan Diamond

Policymakers have long focused on increasing the number of people insured, thinking it would help hospital finances and patient care. It hasn’t always worked. View original article Contributor: Phil Galewitz, McKenzie Beard

Fluoride is added to water to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities, but communities are abandoning the practice because of health concerns. View original article Contributor: Fenit Nirappil