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Brain bleed history no longer means ruling out blood thinners for AFib, new data suggests

For years, doctors have faced a wrenching trade-off when atrial fibrillation strikes someone who has already bled into the brain.

Air pollution may be quietly raising your blood sugar even if you don’t have diabetes

A large European study tracked more than 21,000 adults and traced a surprise influence on blood sugar that no diet or workout can cancel out.

Two drugs you may have in your medicine cabinet just entered an Alzheimer’s trial

Researchers want to shortcut a search that has moved painfully slowly for years, and they are starting with two surprisingly familiar medicines.

1 in 5 infants globally missed their first measles vaccine in 2023, and cases are up 40% since 2019

Decades of progress against childhood measles are slipping, and the gap begins before most babies take their first steps.

No approved drug exists for cocaine addiction, and the NIH just bet on a psychedelic

The treatment comes paired with its own kind of therapy, and it targets a pattern the two illnesses have in common.

Brain bleed history no longer means ruling out blood thinners for AFib, new data suggests

For years, doctors have faced a wrenching trade-off when atrial fibrillation strikes someone who has already bled into the brain.

Air pollution may be quietly raising your blood sugar even if you don’t have diabetes

A large European study tracked more than 21,000 adults and traced a surprise influence on blood sugar that no diet or workout can cancel out.

Two drugs you may have in your medicine cabinet just entered an Alzheimer’s trial

Researchers want to shortcut a search that has moved painfully slowly for years, and they are starting with two surprisingly familiar medicines.

1 in 5 infants globally missed their first measles vaccine in 2023, and cases are up 40% since 2019

Decades of progress against childhood measles are slipping, and the gap begins before most babies take their first steps.

Why Don’t We Sneeze in Our Sleep? Science Has the Answer

Sneezing is a natural reflex that helps clear irritants from our nasal passages, yet it rarely happens while we sleep.Have you ever wondered...

Your Keyboard and Mouse Movements Could Reveal Your Stress Levels

New research suggests that the way you type and move your mouse at work might be a more accurate indicator of stress than your...

How to Stop Waking Up at Night

Do you often wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to fall back asleep? Interrupted sleep can lead to fatigue, poor...

What Your Heart Rate Says About Your Health

Your heart rate does more than just keep you alive—it’s a window into your fitness level, an essential workout guide, and a warning signal...

Why You Always Feel Tired After Lunch

You were full of energy before lunch, but as soon as you sit back down to work, exhaustion takes over. It’s not just you—this...

Can Garlic Cure Diseases and Repel Mosquitoes? Here’s What Science Says

We love adding garlic to our food, but can this pungent ingredient actually prevent illnesses and clear up acne?Here’s a breakdown of some...