REM Sleep Linked to Lower Risk of 83 Diseases
A study published in PLOS Medicine links increased REM sleep to a lower risk of 83 diseases, analyzing data from 95,559 UK participants using wrist accelerometers.
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Wildfire Smoke Poses Greater Health Risks Than Other Air Pollution, Study Finds
Wildfire smoke poses greater health risks than other air pollution, with studies showing it is more toxic per unit of exposure, particularly for lung cancer patients and…
Smart beds and socks to track dementia progression, not future of dementia care
In 2023, Jyoti and Bharat Patel of west London became part of an NHS trial using smart sensors, mattresses, and wearable tech to monitor dementia progression, with costs expected…
Rockefeller Scientists Discover HIV Can Be Suppressed for Over Three Years
A clinical trial led by The Rockefeller University and collaborators has demonstrated that HIV can be suppressed for more than three years in some patients using broadly…
HIV Antibody Treatment Suppresses Virus for Months Without Daily Meds
Results from the RIO clinical trial reveal that administering broadly neutralizing antibodies to adults living with HIV can suppress the virus for months or years after stopping…
Ladera Ranch Cancer Cluster: Officials Probe Rare Ewing Sarcoma Cases
Health officials and federal prosecutors are reviewing a cluster of rare Ewing sarcoma cases affecting at least six children in Ladera Ranch, California.
Severe Mental Illness Linked to 15-20 Year Shorter Life Expectancy in England
Adults with severe mental illness in England die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population, largely from preventable physical conditions such as cardiovascular disease…
Severe Mental Illness Linked to 15-20 Year Shorter Life Expectancy in England
Adults living with severe mental illness in England die 15 to 20 years earlier than the general population, largely from preventable physical diseases, according to an analysis of…
Kidney Disease Risk: How Diet and Lifestyle Impact Renal Health
Kidney disease affects more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., with emerging environmental exposures playing roles in driving renal damage.
AI and Digital Twins Advance Virtual Cell Models to Speed Drug Discovery
Recent developments in artificial intelligence and 4D microscopy are paving the way for virtual cell models designed to accelerate drug discovery and reduce reliance on…
8 Common Food Additives Linked to High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Eight common food additives, including potassium sorbate and sodium nitrite, are linked to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a study of…
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak: 731 Cases and 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
Pennsylvania is currently experiencing its largest and most severe measles outbreak in more than 30 years, according to state health officials.