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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.
High-fat cheese and cream linked to lower risk of dementia
Many people have learned that full-fat dairy products should be limited, but new research suggests that the picture may be more nuanced when it comes to the risk of dementia.
Cereal may not be as nutritious as it appears, studies find
Many count on cereal for a quick and healthy start to the day. But research suggests that what’s in the box may not match the healthy image on the front.
Sleep may be more important than diet and exercise for a long life, new research shows
Diet and exercise feature prominently in debates about longevity. However, new research suggests that sleep may play a far greater role.
Research reveals that hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia
New research shows that a widespread health issue may play a far greater role in dementia than many people realize.
Study points to differences in bone health among tea and coffee drinkers
New research has examined whether coffee and tea affect bone health in older women.
New experiment: Low-calorie diet slows brain aging in monkeys
A long-term study of monkeys’ diets is providing new insight into how the brain ages.