Sleep disturbances linked to genetic Alzheimer's risk

By Dennis ThompsonA person's sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic ri

Sleep September 04,2026

Sleep disturbances linked to genetic Alzheimer's risk

By Dennis ThompsonA person's sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic ri

Sleep September 04,2026

Gut bacteria may transform spinach, beets and plant iron into protective compounds

Provided by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that gut bacteria can convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecu

Wellness September 04,2026

Gut bacteria may transform spinach, beets and plant iron into protective compounds

Provided by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that gut bacteria can convert dietary nitrate and iron into protective molecu

Wellness September 04,2026

New obesity definitions reveal ill health more accurately than body mass index

Provided by King's College LondonCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsTraditionally, obesity has been classified primarily using BMI, a measure of weight relative to height that provides limited

Nutrition September 03,2026

New obesity definitions reveal ill health more accurately than body mass index

Provided by King's College LondonCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsTraditionally, obesity has been classified primarily using BMI, a measure of weight relative to height that provides limited

Nutrition September 03,2026

New research reveals mental health toll of endometriosis and PMOS

By Simran Gill,George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 2 women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, accordin

OB & GYN September 03,2026

New research reveals mental health toll of endometriosis and PMOS

By Simran Gill,George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 2 women with endometriosis or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) report depression, accordin

OB & GYN September 03,2026

Sleep could help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage

Provided by University de LiegeOverview of the study protocol. Credit: Journal of Biomedical Science (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12929-025-01127-9What if certain signs of the disease were to manifest subtly

Sleep September 03,2026

Sleep could help identify people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage

Provided by University de LiegeOverview of the study protocol. Credit: Journal of Biomedical Science (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s12929-025-01127-9What if certain signs of the disease were to manifest subtly

Sleep September 03,2026

Night shift work linked to a higher risk of long COVID

Provided by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first evidence that night work and chronic insomnia may increase the risk of developing long COVID comes from a ne

Sleep September 03,2026

Night shift work linked to a higher risk of long COVID

Provided by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first evidence that night work and chronic insomnia may increase the risk of developing long COVID comes from a ne

Sleep September 03,2026

For students, consistent exercise may matter more for mental health than intense workouts

Provided by Public Library of ScienceHigher education students participating in outdoor physical activity during a winter field course at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norwa

Wellness September 03,2026

For students, consistent exercise may matter more for mental health than intense workouts

Provided by Public Library of ScienceHigher education students participating in outdoor physical activity during a winter field course at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Norwa

Wellness September 03,2026

Hot weather can make pain worse. Here's why

By Lucía Macchia, Cheng Keat Tang, Nattavudh PowdthaveeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis summer's amber heat warnings have brought with them many health risks.Many people have experienced thes

Sleep September 02,2026

Hot weather can make pain worse. Here's why

By Lucía Macchia, Cheng Keat Tang, Nattavudh PowdthaveeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis summer's amber heat warnings have brought with them many health risks.Many people have experienced thes

Sleep September 02,2026

New rapid test could transform iron treatment worldwide

By Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchUsing a finger-prick blood sample, the new test can deliver accurate results at the point of care in 15 minutes. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Ins

OB & GYN September 02,2026

New rapid test could transform iron treatment worldwide

By Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchUsing a finger-prick blood sample, the new test can deliver accurate results at the point of care in 15 minutes. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Ins

OB & GYN September 02,2026

For early prostate cancer, 'active surveillance' is now the number 1 choice

By University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThree decades after UC San Francisco pioneered "active surveillance" for patients with low-risk prostate cancer, a

Wellness September 02,2026

For early prostate cancer, 'active surveillance' is now the number 1 choice

By University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThree decades after UC San Francisco pioneered "active surveillance" for patients with low-risk prostate cancer, a

Wellness September 02,2026