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COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two large studies have put a spotlight on potential health risks of the COVID vaccine — but some experts urge caution when interpreting the findings. Recent research has linked the vaccine to a higher risk of kidney injury, as well as certain respiratory infections. A Korean study published in the International Journal …

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Common food allergy plummets nationwide after experts recommend bold new approach

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Early peanut introduction could help to curb allergies in kids, new research suggests. Exposing children to peanuts when they are 4 to 11 months old — instead of waiting until they are 3, as previously recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics — appears to be making a dent in the number …

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After Diane Keaton’s pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> Actress Diane Keaton dead at 79 Actress Diane Keaton shot to fame after starring in ‘The Godfather’ and collaborated with Woody Allen in ‘Annie Hall.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Diane Keaton’s death on Saturday has sparked reminders of the risks of pneumonia. The iconic actress, …

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UC Santa Barbara develops new soft robotic system for emergency intubation procedures

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When someone stops breathing, the clock starts ticking. First responders often need to get air into the lungs fast, and one of the most reliable ways is to slide a tube into the windpipe. This process, called intubation, keeps the airway open so that oxygen can flow again. Here’s the catch: intubation …

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Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mouth taping has again become a popular bedtime trend on social media — just as it trended a few years ago. The idea is to tape the mouth shut at night to promote nasal breathing, which some experts claim can have health benefits. Others, however, warn of potential risks and questionable results. …

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How to choose the best sleeping position for you, according to the experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A key part of the nightly bedtime routine is getting comfortable in a certain sleeping position — but how do you know which one is best? A majority of American adults (69%) sleep on their side, according to a recent poll. That is followed by those who sleep on their backs (19%) …

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American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn

While cases of measles continue to spread throughout the U.S., Hawaii is reporting a new type of infectious spread. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is on the rise at a “worrying rate” in the Aloha State, the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed last week in a news release. As of May 15, there have been 108 …

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