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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.

Man suffers stroke after consuming multiple energy drinks

A man in his 50s was admitted with extremely high blood pressure, but doctors were only able to identify the underlying cause later.

New study: This tea variety is the healthiest choice

According to a recent review published in Beverage Plant Research, consumers may be overestimating the health value of popular ready-made tea products like bubble...

New study explores whether specific nutrients can influence autism-related behavior

A new study suggests that a three-nutrient blend may alter both neural activity and behavior in mice with autism-like traits.

How the body handles caffeine — and why it differs between people

Caffeine is woven into everyday life, yet people respond to it in strikingly different ways.

Study links vaccine to slower dementia progression

New findings suggest that a routine vaccine may influence both the course and severity of dementia.

New study: Early hearing decline may increase dementia risk

A new study from long-running U.S. cohort data suggest that even mild hearing loss could influence how the brain ages.