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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.

New study: Acetylsalicylic may help prevent bowel cancer from returning

Professor Anna Martling from the Karolinska Institutet led a major study that could shift how doctors treat bowel cancer.She and her team found...

Exercise can protect your mental health from poor eating habits

New research suggests that your diet could harm your mental health, but exercise might offer some protection.

A 14-year-old scientist tests whether AI can detect stress

A 14-year-old student set out to test whether chatbots like ChatGPT could recognize stress and assist with mental health.

New research suggests vaping could be more harmful than smoking

Many people turn to vaping believing it to be a safer option than smoking. But a new study suggests that it carries even greater dangers than tobacco.

A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart

A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.

Study shows how much detail the human eye can see

Every year, TV makers promote sharper, clearer screens, but there’s a point where your eyes can’t tell the difference.