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New study: Naps may be linked to increased mortality

Research suggests that older adults’ daytime sleep habits may reveal underlying health problems.

Pregnant women’s blood may reveal children’s risk of asthma

New research examines how conditions during pregnancy may be linked to children’s risk of disease.

16 ALS cases in small village raise concerns over toxic mushroom

Several cases of illness in a small village have prompted researchers to investigate an unexpected possible cause.

Doctor accused of exploiting cancer patients with unproven treatments

Controversial treatment raises questions about accountability in the healthcare system.

New research reveals how to best protect your brain over time

Most people consider brain health to be just as important as physical health, but few know how to...

New study: Naps may be linked to increased mortality

Research suggests that older adults’ daytime sleep habits may reveal underlying health problems.

Pregnant women’s blood may reveal children’s risk of asthma

New research examines how conditions during pregnancy may be linked to children’s risk of disease.

16 ALS cases in small village raise concerns over toxic mushroom

Several cases of illness in a small village have prompted researchers to investigate an unexpected possible cause.

Doctor accused of exploiting cancer patients with unproven treatments

Controversial treatment raises questions about accountability in the healthcare system.

New structure found to improve how sunscreen appears on the skin

Researchers hope that a new type of sunscreen can encourage more people to protect themselves from the sun.

New study finds weight loss may lower the risk of certain disease combinations

Excess body weight may help explain why some chronic illnesses frequently occur together, according to a study.

New speculation about Donald Trump’s health

How much do voters really know about Donald Trump’s health?

Study links speed-based brain training to lower dementia risk

A new study suggests that a specific type of brain training may be associated with a lower risk of dementia.

More than 1,000 chemicals tested – these may potentially affect gut microbiota

New research suggests that certain chemicals in the gut environment may negatively affect bacteria.

Researchers see possible link between finger length and brain development

New research suggests that hormones before birth may have played a role in the development of the human brain.