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Exercise can reduce stress and improve sleep – particularly for women with breast cancer
Regulating cortisol levels simultaneously improves sleep quality. Rido/ ShutterstockWhen you’re suffering from stress, it can affect almost every aspect of...
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ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research
Noradrenergic drugs were shown to improve some brain function and feelings of apathy. Africa Studio/ ShutterstockThe search for a way...
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The human body has 37 trillion cells. If we can work out what they all do, the results could revolutionise healthcare
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg with Moshe Biton (right) and Aviv Regev (left). The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of...
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How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
Long-term exposure to high heat can become lethal. Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesHeat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes –...
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How much for an amputation or checkup? It takes a complex formula and a committee of doctors to set the price for every possible health care procedure
The price physicians charge for every surgery, checkup or other procedure has a precise formula behind it. Morsa Images/DigitalVision via...
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White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study
Children with ADHD typically exhibit a combination of hyperactivity, inattentiveness and/or impulsive behavior. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty ImagesThe Research...
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How the tampon shortage is exacerbating period poverty in the US
Tampons are the latest product to be in scarce supply at U.S. stores. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)Tampons have become...
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Myrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to know
Rawpixel/ShutterstockA new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as...
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Eggs and sperm can now be stored for up to 55 years – here’s what that means for donors and people seeking fertility treatment
The new storage limits may give people more flexibility when it comes to their fertility treatment. Ekaterina Georgievskaia/ ShutterstockThe UK...
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Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day
Syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being. nambitomo/iStock via Getty Images PlusAnyone...
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