Sleep disorders
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends
Chances are, if you're reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested?
Mar 14, 2025
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Health
Giving blood could be good for your health: New research
Blood donation is widely recognized as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor?
Mar 13, 2025
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Surgery
Experts bust 5 myths about living kidney donation
More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than a third of those waiting for a kidney transplant can expect to get one this year. This comes as rates of chronic kidney disease, ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Neuroscience
What do we mean by 'brain health' and why should you care about it?
The average adult brain only weighs about 3 pounds, yet it is one of the most complex and vital organs of the human body. Cognition may decline and our brains become prone to disease as we age, so as medical advances and ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Health
Interrogating the wellness trend of mineral salts
In the last few years, there has been a shift in the way we view salt when it comes to our health.
Mar 12, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tool enhances obstructive sleep apnea detection accuracy
Many Australians could be suffering from undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers developing a new technique to screen for the potentially fatal condition.
Mar 12, 2025
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Health
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers around the world are embracing this trend that was once reserved for elite athletes.
Mar 12, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Chronic stress and obesity work together to accelerate pancreatic cancer development and growth, study finds
A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors contribute to one of the ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Health
Many pregnancy-related complications go undetected and untreated, global analysis finds
Hemorrhage—severe heavy bleeding—and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Mar 10, 2025
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What are people asking about COVID-19—and what do doctors wish patients knew?
In the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was full of questions.
Mar 10, 2025
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