Health
Get a jump on daylight saving time
Many people will go to work on less sleep than normal Monday because they will have trouble adjusting to Daylight Saving Time.
Mar 8, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Myths and misunderstandings hamper efforts to prevent cancer
New insights on the global fight to prevent cancers were presented during the ESMO 2012 Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology in Vienna. The studies highlight the challenges of overcoming misunderstandings ...
Sep 30, 2012
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Health
Daily doses of vitamin D are unreachable during Swiss winter
A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D.
May 14, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tick season is starting sooner, and they are showing up in new places
As tick season gets into full swing, we spoke with two experts who study them to learn about the latest in tick research and how to stay protected. Emily Struckhoff is a vector-borne disease program specialist with Penn State ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Health
Sunlight and vitamin D levels higher for coastal populations
People living close to the coast in England have higher vitamin D levels than inland dwellers, according to a new study published in the journal Environment International.
Feb 9, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Who is at risk for seasonal affective disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression related to changes in seasons. Millions of adults in the U.S. may suffer from seasonal affective disorder, although many may not know they have the condition, according ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Health
Good lunchboxes are based on four things: How parents can prepare healthy food and keep costs down
Heading back to school is a time of great anticipation for many families, but it is not without challenges. One of the big challenges is preparing healthy, easy, affordable and appealing lunchboxes.
Jan 23, 2024
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Health
As temperatures rise, so does risk for heat-related illness
As extreme heat sweeps the nation, millions of people are expected to face abnormally hot weather this summer. When the temperatures rise and humidity increases, so does the heat index, which is how hot it feels to the human ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Health
Avoid overheating dangers when recharging medical devices
If you use a medical device such as a blood glucose monitor or insulin pump, keeping it charged is a must.
May 13, 2024
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