New study looks at how Covid vaccine affected fertility, miscarriage during pandemic

You can’t blame this one on the stork. After a brief baby bump early in the COVID-19 pandemic, birth rates in the US and other wealthy countries dropped as the public health emergency eased. That sudden decline sparked online speculation that the rollout of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could have played a role, with critics suggesting the shots may have hurt fertility or made it harder to carry a pregnancy to term. To test those claims, researchers in Sweden — a nation that also saw births fall later in the pandemic — decided to dig into the data. They analyzed health…

Chronic back pain may be relieved with a drug already on pharmacy shelves: study

Here’s some spine-tingling news.  New research suggests a drug already available on pharmacy shelves could help ease chronic lower back pain. It’s a welcome discovery for the millions of Americans who live with persistent discomfort, which can make everyday tasks like walking, sleeping or working feel like a constant struggle.…

How to choose the best electric toothbrush for kids

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, making it a perfect time to talk about the teeth and gums of our little ones. This annual event, launched by the American Dental Association in 1981, aims to raise awareness about children’s oral health and the importance of establishing an effective brushing…

Matthew Stafford will be back for the Rams, but what comes next?

By committing himself to the Rams for at least one more season, Matthew Stafford pushed all his poker chips to the middle of the table. The Rams need to be all in as well. Stafford, the club’s 37-year-old quarterback, confirmed on Thursday that he’ll be back in 2026. He did…

The remaining hurdles for Lindsey Vonn to clear in quest for Olympic gold

The next time it counts for Lindsey Vonn. Vonn completed her second tuneup Saturday in Italy ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games despite rupturing her left ACL last week, and next up is the women’s downhill event Sunday. Her coach, Asked Lund Svindal, revealed Saturday after she finished third in…

Clean energy is surging — with or without Trump

A funny thing happened on the way to President Donald Trump’s mission to obliterate renewable energy. Solar and wind energy use is surging, especially globally, but even in the United States.Solar and wind electricity generation grew 109% worldwide last year, pushing these renewable sources past coal for the first time…

Why do kids eat their boogers?

We’ve all seen it: a kid with one finger wedged up a nostril, mining the cavity for a golden nugget, teasing it out, and then gobbling it like a tasty snack. It may be gross to adults, but most children seem completely unfazed. So why do kids eat their boogers,…

Draymond Green sticking with Warriors let team keep its heart and soul

The Bucks put the Warriors through the washing machine.  By dangling Giannis Antetokounmpo as a carrot ahead of the NBA trade deadline, they made the league’s modern-day dynasty believe it had another shot at the mountaintop. They made Steph Curry believe he had a chance to compete for his fifth ring.…

Knicks’ Josh Hart exits early after reinjuring right ankle again

DETROIT — The Knicks were already banged up before Josh Hart limped off the court with another ankle problem. It’s unclear how Hart, who has been dealing with soreness in his right ankle since spraining it on Christmas, was injured. He grabbed a rebound about midway through the third quarter,…

Hornets, Bulls amend trade after Coby White injury revealed

The Hornets had a big trade deadline — but one of their moves was tweaked thanks to an injury. Coby White will still be a Hornet, but the team will now send the Bulls two second-round picks instead of three. The reason for the alteration is that White has a…

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