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Shining light on night blindness

Shining light on night blindness

February 14, 2024

Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung beetle. But humans? Not so much. Over time,…

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How well do you score on brain health?

How well do you score on brain health?

February 13, 2024

Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased…

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Which migraine medications are most helpful?

Which migraine medications are most helpful?

January 31, 2024

If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer relief. A recent study suggests a…

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Dialectical behavior therapy: What is it and who can it help?

Dialectical behavior therapy: What is it and who can it help?

January 13, 2024

Feeling sad, anxious, or angry at times is a normal part of the human experience. But do you — or someone you’re close to — seem to experience these and…

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New research shows little risk of infection from prostate biopsies

New research shows little risk of infection from prostate biopsies

December 19, 2023

Infections after a prostate biopsy are rare, but they do occur. Now research shows that fewer than 2% of men develop confirmed infections after prostate biopsy, regardless of the technique…

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Can watching sports be bad for your health?

Can watching sports be bad for your health?

November 27, 2023

As the new year rolls on, sports fans rejoice! You’ve had the excitement of the college football bowl games and the national championship game, the NFL playoff games are winnowing…

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Flowers, chocolates, organ donation โ€” are you in?

Flowers, chocolates, organ donation โ€” are you in?

November 2, 2023

Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give then or throughout the year could be truly life-changing? A gift that could save…

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Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try

Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try

October 15, 2023

As a kid, I spent many Saturdays romping around my Florida neighborhood imitating Colonel Steve Austin, better known as The Six Million Dollar Man to avid TV watchers in the…

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Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure

Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure

October 11, 2023

Experiencing discrimination in the workplace — where many adults spend one-third of their time, on average — may be harmful to your heart health. A 2023 study in the Journal…

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New guidelines aim to screen millions more for lung cancer

New guidelines aim to screen millions more for lung cancer

September 23, 2023

Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other malignancy. The latest American Cancer Society (ACS) updated guidelines aim to reduce deaths by considerably expanding the pool of people who seek…

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