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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.
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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.
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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.
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Doctor accused of exploiting cancer patients with unproven treatments
Controversial treatment raises questions about accountability in the healthcare system.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Doctor accused of exploiting cancer patients with unproven treatments
Controversial treatment raises questions about accountability in the healthcare system.
Study explores treatments that may improve weight loss after menopause
Weight gain after menopause is difficult to address using traditional methods. New research findings suggest that combined approaches may be the solution.
WHO says Nipah virus outbreak in India poses low global threat
A new case of illness in India has once again drawn attention to the Nipah virus, but does it give cause for concern about a worldwide pandemic?
New study: Around 40 percent of all cancer cases can be prevented
A major international study brings together data from around the world, and the results suggest that many cancer cases could have been avoided.
New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring
New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.
New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging
People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.
New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s
Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.