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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.

Late eating undermines benefits of time-restricted diets, study finds

New research suggests that the timing of meals may be crucial for health.

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk among cancer survivors

As survival rates for cancer continue to improve, attention is increasingly turning to the long-term health of survivors.

New study explores a method to attack cancer without harming healthy cells

Researchers have identified an approach that exploits cancer cells’ own weaknesses.

Diabetes during pregnancy may be linked to increased epilepsy risk in children

New research examines a possible link between diabetes during pregnancy and the risk of epilepsy in children.

Attention turns to Trump’s ankles after White House meeting

Photos from a recent White House meeting have sparked renewed discussion about Donald Trump’s age and physical condition.

Following a Mediterranean diet could lower women’s stroke risk, study finds

A large study has examined the relationship between diet and the risk of stroke in women.