A patient dozes off in a dental chair despite the anxiety of an impending procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act but
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Keep devices out of bed for better sleep
Despite what we’ve been led to believe, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, negatively impacts
Unveiling the molecular mechanisms linking aging with neurodegenerative diseases
Aging is the prime cause of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. But what
Inflammation leaves a long-lasting impression on intestinal stem cells that reduces their ability to heal
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Michigan and collaborating institutions have discovered that inflammation in the gut
Pregnancy-related heart failure is under-detected; AI-enabled stethoscope helped doctors diagnose twice as many cases
Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms — shortness of breath, extreme fatigue
Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related safeguards
More hospitals and clinics now offer patients ketamine therapy for severe depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions
Scientists identify potential new immune system target to head off the spread of breast cancer cells
In a study using human breast cancer cells, scientists say they have potentially identified immune system white blood cells that
New approach can help detect and predict mental health symptoms in teens
The majority of mental health disorders manifest during adolescence and relate to a multiplex interplay of neurobiological and environmental factors.
Young adults let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment in UK
A national survey in the UK conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment
Waging war on ‘superbugs’ in aged care
There’s an urgent need for more careful antibiotic management to protect older people living in residential aged care from the