A major international study has revealed a weekly rhythm disruption in a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder — bad news for Saturday nights. Researchers call this pattern “social apnea,” a weekend spike in OSA severity likely driven by late nights, alcohol, smoking, sleeping in, and other routine shifts. Flinders University researchers analyzed nearly 500 nights […]
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A groundbreaking compound, evenamide, has been shown to calm overactive brain circuits in animal models of schizophrenia, leading to improvements in memory, social behaviors, and dopamine regulation—offering hope for treating symptoms that existing antipsychotics fail to address. A Complex Disorder with Multiple Symptom Types Schizophrenia presents a complex mix of positive symptoms (such as hallucinations
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While people today may be living longer on average, only a small fraction will reach their 100th birthday—and the reasons behind this rarity remain unclear to scientists. However, new research by my colleagues and me has identified a potential key factor contributing to the remarkable longevity of centenarians. Centenarians intrigue scientists because they may reveal
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Your feet are thriving hubs for microbes. The spaces between your toes are loaded with sweat glands, and when enclosed in socks and shoes, they trap moisture in a warm, humid environment perfect for microbial growth. In fact, each foot can harbor a miniature rainforest of bacteria and fungi, with anywhere from 100 to 10
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A widely used asthma drug might help prevent deadly food allergy reactions, according to a multi-year study by Northwestern University researchers. They discovered a previously unknown biological trigger for anaphylaxis—the severe allergic reaction often caused by foods like milk, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and wheat. Asthma Drug Zileuton Shows Promise for Treating Food Allergies; Human Trials
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Higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy may lead to improved cognitive abilities in children years later. A major U.S. study suggests that early pregnancy is a crucial period for supporting brain development, particularly in children born to Black mothers. Vitamin D levels in pregnancy play a key role in the well-being of both mother and
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A large-scale study involving over 200,000 American adults has shown that how you eat your potatoes can make a big difference when it comes to your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While French fries may raise red flags, the findings offer some positive news for fans of this starchy staple. Harvard Study Draws on
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first aceclidine-based eye drops specifically designed to treat presbyopia—a common age-related condition that impairs near vision and affects over 100 million adults in the U.S. These newly approved drops, called VIZZ, are expected to hit the market within the next three months. A Non-Invasive Daily
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Clues of an overactive immune system may surface more than ten years before the more severe physical symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) become evident. A recent study suggests that declining mental health could be among the earliest indicators of the condition, which affects around 2.8 million people globally. Early Symptoms May Foreshadow MS Years Before
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People who grumble about Mondays might have a point — research shows it’s the day with the highest rate of heart attacks. A study by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, based on local health service data, found that heart attack risk rises by 13% on
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