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Get better sleep with ultrasound patch that boosts REM rest
A University of Texas at Austin-led team of researchers has developed a noninvasive patch that boosts REM sleep in real-world trials without surgery or medicati
‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Spreading Across 17 States, CDC Warns. How to Reduce Your Risk.
The CDC has reported a spread of a parasitic infection that causes diarrhea across 17 states, with a large cluster in Michigan. Image Credit: Catherine McQueen/
Generic Mounjaro, Zepbound May Be Coming, Rivaling Current GLP-1s
Federal regulators have agreed to review a Swiss pharmaceutical company’s applications for two cheaper generic versions of Zepbound and Mounjaro. MK Photo/Alamy
5 Cups of Coffee Daily May Lower Your Liver Disease, Cancer Risk By 47%
Recent research has found that drinking coffee may help reduce your risk of liver disease and cancer. Image Credit: GNDphotography/Getty A recent study has show
Heart Attack Risk 31% Lower for People with Strong Chest, Back Muscles
Research shows that stronger, better quality back and chest muscles may reduce the risk of a heart attack. Image Credit: minamoto images/Stocksy A recent study
Losing Just 78 Minutes of Sleep a Night Over 6 Weeks May Lead to Weight Gain
A new study found that adults who slept about 78 fewer minutes each night for six weeks gained nearly a pound and became more sedentary, highlighting the import
Clusters of Severe Stomach Illness Reported Across the U.S.
Public health experts said there were more cases than usual of the disease caused by cyclospora, which is spread through contaminated food and drink.
Efforts to Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump
The C.D.C.’s tobacco control office has been shut for more than a year. After its most prominent antismoking campaign went off the air, calls to 1-800-QUIT-NOW
For Families With Nonspeaking Autistic Children, a Fierce Debate Over Assisted Spelling
Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of hidden cognitive abilities.
Trump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports
As the administration works to expand gun rights, hospitals and community groups have lost funding, and reports on preventing firearm injuries have vanished fro
Andrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins
A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury
ACL Surgery Success: Graft Selection & Surgeon Expertise Matter
New research reveals how graft type selection and surgeon experience significantly impact ACL reconstruction outcomes and long-term recovery for athletes.