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Author Archives: Madeline Holcombe

Girl having a check up
Posted inHealth Plus

Rates of high blood pressure in children have nearly doubled in 20 years

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN November 12, 2025November 15, 2025

Global rates of hypertension in children have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life, but with better screening, earlier detection, and a focus on prevention, the risk can be modified.

Posted inHealth Plus

Your orange juice may soon have a little less sugar, if FDA rule is enacted

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN August 8, 2025August 12, 2025
Posted inMental Health

Childhood verbal and physical abuse leave similar impacts, study shows

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN August 5, 2025August 6, 2025
Posted inHealth Plus

There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, according to new research

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN July 3, 2025July 9, 2025
Posted inHealth Plus

Losing weight in middle age could reduce chronic diseases later, study shows

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN May 27, 2025May 28, 2025
Posted inHealth Plus

Is it time for divorce? Therapists and attorneys weigh in

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN March 4, 2025March 7, 2025
Posted inMental Health

Research shows more than 150 million mental diagnoses may be linked to lead in gasoline

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN December 4, 2024December 5, 2024
Posted inMental Health

People are lonely. Small steps in your community can make a difference

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN October 18, 2024October 25, 2024
Posted inLife

Marriage rates are up, and divorce rates are down, new data shows

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN March 17, 2024March 17, 2024
Posted inMental Health

5 steps to a less lonely 2024

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN January 5, 2024January 6, 2024
Posted inWellness

Getting regular exercise in 2024 may actually be attainable with these 3 steps

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN January 4, 2024January 6, 2024
Posted inWellness

Black dads are more likely to play, dress and share a meal with their child, data shows

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN June 18, 2023June 18, 2023
Woman with headache rubbing forehead
Posted inHealth

More symptoms than you think may be tied to your migraines

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN March 29, 2023May 24, 2023
Posted inHealth

Whether or not you have ever lifted a weight, you can protect your brain health now

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN February 21, 2023January 6, 2024
Posted inHealth, More Headlines, News, Top Stories, Video

Do you have a cold, the flu or Covid-19? Experts explain how to tell the difference

by Madeline Holcombe and CNN December 29, 2021July 17, 2024

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