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What’s the magic age? Kids who get smartphones too young face higher health risks, study says

Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face increased risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep, according to a new…

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LSU Health New Orleans is in the Midst of a Research Revolution

LSU Health New Orleans is more than a medical school; it’s a vast academic and research enterprise and a leading…

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EPA approves new pesticide with PFAS, sparking health concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved another pesticide that contains PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they…

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National survey finds virtual health ‘essential’ for Long COVID support: SFU report

image:  Researchers at the SFU Faculty of Health Sciences surveyed Canadian Long COVID patients, and found that many people with…

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‘Saving Room’ for Big Holiday Meals Can Be Bad for Gut Health

November 25, 2025 4 min read Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut…

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New Field of Ecological Medicine Emphasizes Health Benefits of Connectedness

Ecological medicine is a new approach to health science that draws on a very old idea: connecting with each other,…

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RFK Jr. says he’s following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know

The message is hammered over and over, in news conferences, hearings and executive orders: President Donald Trump and his health…

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Board on Health Sciences Policy

Suzet M. McKinney, Dr.P.H., M.P.H., is a public health expert, medical executive, thought leader, strategic thinker and nationally recognized expert…

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RFK Jr. said ‘we’re not cutting science’ or research. That’s Pants on Fire!

PolitiFact | RFK Jr. said ‘we’re not cutting science’ or research. That’s Pants on Fire! Stand up for the facts!…

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Jan K. Carney: On National Rural Health Day, why community engagement and trusted voices matter in our changing world

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad…