Oncology & Cancer

Fighting cancer is more efficient at dawn, study finds

The ability of tumors to take hold and grow depends, among other things, on the effectiveness of the immune system in fighting them. Cancer cells, like pathogens, can be identified and targeted by a specific immune response. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

NYC mental health crisis teams falling short of expectations

A program aimed at improving the city's response to mental health emergencies has slid backward since its initial launch, with response times getting slower, more people sent to hospitals and stepped-up police involvement ...

Immunology

Time of day might not matter for COVID-19 vaccination

Many physiological and behavioral functions, including those of the immune system, exhibit circadian rhythms. Several studies have investigated if the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines varies depending on the time of day ...

Health

As clocks spring forward, keep sleep on track

You may only worry about losing an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward this Sunday, but the time change can also be dangerous for your health, an expert says.

Pediatrics

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

As a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while many parents are following the advice of health experts to get kids ages five and older vaccinated against ...

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