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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.

AI might soon help you choose the perfect avocado

Finding a perfectly ripe avocado often feels like a gamble. But new technology could soon take the guesswork out of your next trip to the grocery store.

COVID-19 vaccines may improve survival in cancer patients

Scientists have discovered that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may do more than prevent infections.

Breath test offers new hope for early blood cancer detection

Scientists now believe a simple breath test could change how we detect blood cancer.

Scientists find evidence that microplastics affect our skeleton

Tiny pieces of plastic are turning up everywhere, even inside the human body. And it may be infiltrating our bones and making them weaker.

New research: An injection may help slow the aging process

A scientist in California may have found a way to slow down aging or even turn it back.

New report reveals toxins in popular protein powders

Popular protein powders appear to contain something few consumers expect.