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Jun/iStock (NEW YORK) — The skin care ingredient retinol has been receiving a lot of attention lately, especially on social media apps like TikTok. But what does retinol actually do and should you be using [Read More…]

NSA Digital Archive/iStock (NEW YORK) — When Sarah Smith experienced three miscarriages in less than two years, she suffered through each of them while at work. “I didn’t ever feel like there was a space [Read More…]

Courtesy of Maria Vibandor Hayes (NEW YORK) — She was an animal lover in Kentucky who was a “bright ray of sunshine” to all who knew her. He was a father of two and “young [Read More…]

Victoria’s Secret (NEW YORK) — Breast Cancer Awareness Month has started and Victoria’s Secret is launching several new initiatives around the cause. The lingerie line is launching its first mastectomy bra throughout October and while [Read More…]

(File photo) – Pixelimage/iStock (NEW YORK) — Taking a course of a particular antiviral pill over five days, shortly after COVID-19 diagnosis, may slash the risk of being hospitalized or dying of the virus by [Read More…]

Courtesy Jessica Baladad (NEW YORK) — A breast cancer survivor has created a mobile app, called Feel For Your Life, to help women conduct breast self-exams. “I found out there were three reasons women weren’t [Read More…]

ArtMarie/iStock (ATLANTA) — Pregnant people and people who were recently pregnant or are trying to get pregnant need to prioritize getting vaccinated against COVID-19, according to an “urgent health advisory” released Wednesday by the Centers [Read More…]

show999/iStock (DAYTON, Ohio) — Although coronavirus-related hospitalizations are beginning to trend down nationally among all age groups, the rate of pediatric infections remains at an “exceptionally high” level, according to experts. Across the country, federal [Read More…]

DebbiSmirnoff/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Several popular baby food brands contain “high levels” of toxic heavy metals — and they are not doing enough to stop the practice, according to a new report released Wednesday by a [Read More…]

FatCamera/iStock (NEW YORK) — The debate over requiring children to wear masks at schools rages on, but not among doctors or scientists — or teachers. Multiple recent studies have shown that masks effectively slow virus [Read More…]

Mlenny/iStock (NEW YORK) — Recent cases of lead poisoning have been associated with the use of traditional or handmade ceramic ware, a recent health advisory from the New York City Department of Health and Hygiene [Read More…]

Halfpoint/iStock (NEW YORK) — With schools back in session again, many parents around the country on edge — dreading the news of a positive coronavirus case in their children’s classes. Coronavirus outbreaks have led to [Read More…]

iStock (NEW YORK) — The frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza has been found to contain textured soy protein, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [Read More…]

solarseven/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday it’s possible to provide both COVID-19 booster shots as well as doses for people who have not yet been vaccinated. “I think it [Read More…]

Dr. Laura Payne (NEW YORK) — One week after getting her first COVID-19 vaccine shot, Bernadette Ann Bowen said she started her period one day early. Then, Bowen, a 31-year-old Ph.D. student at Bowling Green [Read More…]

damircudic/iStock (NEW YORK) — A new study found that children whose mothers experienced depression during and soon after pregnancy are more likely to experience depression themselves. While experts said more research is needed on the [Read More…]

PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) —  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for people aged 65 and older, along with long-term care [Read More…]

LightFieldStudios/iStock (NEW YORK)  — A mom who is in the final stage in her fight against ovarian cancer is sharing the details of her “gritty story” to help educate and inform women. Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, [Read More…]

Chaz Bharj/iStock (NEW YORK) — Pfizer just released its first safety data about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11, reassuring parents that a safe and effective vaccine soon could be available for those [Read More…]

Tempura/iStock (NEW YORK) — In the early days of the pandemic, experts kept a close watch on the number of new cases — one of the key metrics signaling success or failure of public health [Read More…]