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Even mild concussions can 'rewire' the brain, possibly causing long-term symptoms By Anna Demming published 9 May 23 After a mild concussion, parts of the brain can become "hyperconnected," and this may contribute to patients' long-lasting symptoms.
Maine sees its 1st measles case in four years By Nicoletta Lanese published 8 May 23 Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why do coughs linger after a cold? By Hannah Loss published 7 May 23 Coughing is helpful during sickness to protect the lungs from infection. But lasting inflammation may irritate the nerve reflexes that cause coughing.
Doctors perform 1st-of-its-kind brain surgery on a fetus in the womb By Nicoletta Lanese published 5 May 23 Doctors performed a first-of-its-kind brain surgery on a fetus in the womb to repair a malformed blood vessel.
COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, WHO says By Ben Turner published 5 May 23 The World Health Organization no longer considers COVID-19 a public health emergency of international concern and has brought an end to an emergency declaration that has been in place since January 2020.
FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 23 The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for use in people ages 60 and older.
How fast does hair grow? By Anna Gora last updated 4 May 23 The rate at which hair grows depends on many factors, including the person's age, race and diet.
Best running watches 2023: Find your next essential workout aid By Lloyd Coombes last updated 4 May 23 BUYING GUIDE Level up your training and rack up the miles with the best running watches — tried and tested by Live Science.
Best Garmin watches 2023: GPS trackers for every type of cardio By Andrew Williams last updated 4 May 23 The best Garmin watches we’ve tested and reviewed, from the Forerunner to the Fenix.
Fentanyl overdose death rates 'more than tripled' in recent years, CDC report shows By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 May 23 The rate of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl skyrocketed in the U.S. between 2016 and 2021, new data show.
