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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.
Body
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.
Body
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.
Body
Doctor accused of exploiting cancer patients with unproven treatments
Controversial treatment raises questions about accountability in the healthcare system.
Fruits and vegetables may boost your sleep, new research finds
New research points to a simple dietary shift that may help people sleep more deeply, without buying another gadget.
New study: These foods may protect the heart during long hours of sitting
A study suggests that common foods may help the body maintain healthy blood-vessel function during long periods of sitting.
New genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases
A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.
Orange juice may trigger gene shifts, study finds
A small nutrition study suggests that orange-juice consumption might influence gene activity in immune cells.
New research suggests rising heat might trigger earlier births
Scientists uncover molecular signals that may explain why hotter days raise the risk of preterm delivery.
New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart
New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.