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Better sleep is a protective factor against dementia
Lack of sleep, or poor quality sleep, is one of the risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease. Fortunately, there are...
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What is IVF? A nurse explains the evolving science and legality of in vitro fertilization
Some of the eggs and sperm in these tubes stored in liquid nitrogen may go on to form an embryo....
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Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging. Victor Habbick Visions/Science...
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Persistent shoulder pain: Are exercises always necessary to relieve symptoms?
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British Columbia is experiencing an unprecedented opioid crisis. Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death in the province for...
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Hundreds of thousands of US infants every year pay the consequences of prenatal exposure to drugs, a growing crisis particularly in rural America
Substance use during pregnancy can lead to a broad array of harmful effects. Liudmila Chernetska/iStock via Getty Images PlusNearly 1...
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Omega-3 fatty acids are linked to better lung health, particularly in patients with pulmonary fibrosis
Your diet may play a role in maintaining lung health. magicmine/iStock via Getty ImagesOmega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant interest...
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FAQ: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. (NIAID, cropped from original), CC BYCanada has...
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Early COVID-19 research is riddled with poor methods and low-quality results − a problem for science the pandemic worsened but didn’t create
The pandemic spurred an increase in COVID-19 research, much of it with methodological holes. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via Getty ImagesEarly in...
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Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image
Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters' dietary habits. andresr/E+ via Getty ImagesWeight loss is one...
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