A new study may change the way we think about sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and short sleep duration…
New evidence about why clear margins in breast cancer surgery are such good news
When a breast cancer tumor is removed with no signs of cancer left behind, it’s great news for patients, and…
‘Smart’ pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep
If you’ve ever dreamed about getting a good night’s sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your…
How to Minimize Exposures to Hormone Disrupters
Experts say adults and children alike can benefit from avoiding canned goods and certain plastics and substituting natural products for…
Brain Booster in a Bottle? Don’t Bother
To support brain health as you age, start with the same foods that can help to keep your heart healthy.
Lawsuits Lay Bare Sackler Family’s Role in Opioid Crisis
Three generations of the Sackler family were deeply involved in running Purdue Pharma and knew of opioid abuse risks, according…
Improving engagement with healthcare in hepatitis C: a randomised controlled trial of a peer support intervention
Peer support can enable patient engagement with healthcare services, particularly for marginalised populations. In this randomised controlled trial, the efficacy…
New glioblastoma vaccine shows promising results in phase Ib clinical trial
A brain-cancer vaccine more than 20 years in the making suspends cancer growth in patients enrolled in early-stage trial.
Understanding what makes Tennessee whiskey unique
Freshly distilled, un-aged whiskey is filtered over charcoal made from the sugar maple tree in a mysterious, but necessary step…
Fish slime: An untapped source of potential new antibiotics
As current antibiotics dwindle in effectiveness against multidrug-resistant pathogens, researchers are seeking potential replacements in some unlikely places. Now a…