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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.

Study suggests humans can detect objects before touching them

A British research team says people may detect objects hidden in sand without touching them.

New data shows Long COVID rarely follows a single pattern

A large national cohort shows that long-term COVID symptoms rarely follow a single pattern.

New study: Plant-based diet is most effective for weight loss

A clinical trial suggests that cutting out animal products plays a key role in weight changes among adults with overweight.

New study: Fasting can reduce your muscle mass

A month-long trial from Singapore suggests that fasting every other day can produce quick drops in weight and body fat, but may also erode muscle mass.

Study shows cold feels different depending on the time of day

New research from Norway indicates that our tolerance for cold is not constant throughout the day.

Weight-Loss drugs doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s, study finds

A large study suggests that semaglutide may not slow early Alzheimer’s symptoms, though researchers say important clues remain in the data.