Bouts of heartburn could be hinting at blood clots – what to look for
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Severe hypertension: Drinking too much coffee may double mortality risk
A recent study in Japan found a connection between drinking 2 or more cups of coffee per day and increased …
Try power napping to beat the post-festive fatigue
January can feel like the most draining month of year, bringing with it those famous blues. Many people find their …
Mediterranean diet ranked best diet of 2023: Is it right for you?
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best diets in 2023. The Mediterranean diet came in at No.1, followed by …
China Reports Latest COVID Situation in Meeting With WHO
HONG KONG/GENEVA (Reuters) – China gave a presentation on its COVID-19 situation in an online meeting with the World Health …
Hydration may be key to a longer life, lower risk of chronic disease
A recent study hypothesized that optimal hydration may contribute to healthy aging in humans. Researchers looked at levels of serum …
Vitamin D can help the immune system fight tuberculosis, study says
Most people probably associate tuberculosis with a leaky loft in 20th-century Paris. But as a matter of fact, tuberculosis is …
German Health Minister Voices Concern Over New COVID Variant
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s health minister has expressed concern over a new COVID-19 subvariant linked to growing hospitalisations in the …
People caring for loved ones with dementia experience stigma
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Pharmacotyping of childhood leukemia provides a blueprint for ‘true precision medicine’
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are reporting the most comprehensive study to date describing the variations in drug …
Why happy rather than sad music soothes newborns—new research
Music is the language of emotions, arousing and regulating our feelings. For example, research has shown that college students listen …
Man with incurable brain tumour outlives prognosis and plans to run marathon
Matthew Stride was just 26 when he was given the ‘crushing’ news that he has an incurable malignant brain tumour. …
The 3 key factors that impact how alert you feel, according to science
If you haven’t kicked off January bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and packed with energy each morning, this could be why. If you …
Evolutionary advantage of jumping genes in a fungus discovered
A fungus that infects salamanders contains multiple copies of the same "jumping genes", scientists have discovered. Jumping genes, called transposons, …
Study shows the prevalence of low-value prostate cancer screening in primary care clinics
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men with more than 34,000 deaths in the U.S. each …
No, you shouldn’t pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of “Do It Yourself” dangers when it …
How to set, and keep, your New Year’s resolutions
Realistic goals and expectations combined with a holistic look at health and wellness are essential to make and keep New …
Researchers reveal an added layer of nuance in our sense of smell
The delicate fragrance of jasmine is a delight to the senses. The sweet scent is popular in teas, perfumes and …