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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.
Norwegian researchers found that older adults need more protein
New research suggests that age-related changes in digestion make it harder for older adults to get enough protein from everyday meals.
Small LSD doses linked to improvement in people with depression
A preliminary study from New Zealand hints that tiny, carefully monitored doses of LSD may ease symptoms of moderate depression.
New study finds contraceptive pill may lower breast cancer risk
A small U.K. study suggests that a medication better known for emergency contraception may alter breast tissue in ways that could lower future cancer risk.
New model aims to predict Alzheimer’s much earlier
A long-running Mayo Clinic project has led to a new model that estimates who is most likely to develop Alzheimer's.
Spanish congress warns that antibiotic resistance is outpacing new treatments
Researchers cautioned that antibiotic-resistant bacteria could become one of the world’s deadliest health challenges.
Research indicates elevated heart failure risk in people using melatonin long-term
A large study suggests that extended use of melatonin may be linked to higher rates of heart failure.