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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.

10-minute test can reveal the cause of your high blood pressure

A fast imaging test may help identify why some patients don’t respond to standard hypertension treatments.

Study identifies cellular process that could change cholesterol treatment

New findings suggest that the body’s own immune cells may play a bigger role in clearing cholesterol than previously understood.

New research shows how UV light triggers inflammation in skin cells

A new study suggests that UV exposure can switch off an internal regulatory system in the skin, and allowing inflammation to escalate.

Early RSV protection may reduce childhood asthma

A growing body of evidence suggests that protecting newborns from RSV could influence children’s long-term respiratory health.

Tattoo ink lingers in the body – and could shape how we respond to vaccines

New research suggests that tattoo ink doesn’t simply remain in the skin.

Researchers explore why some bodies react differently to soybean oil

New findings suggest that soybean oil could help explain why some gain weight while others don't.