Health
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Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk
Caffeinated tea also found to slow cognitive decline in study
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New AI tool predicts brain age, dementia risk, cancer survival
Unlike other AI models, BrainIAC needs limited data to ID key neurological health indicators
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It’s time to get more comfortable with talking about dying
Palliative care physicians offer advice for end-of-life conversations between patients, loved ones
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Turns out inherited eye diseases aren’t a sure thing
Study finds only fraction of those with mutated gene develop malady — a finding that could lead to better treatments (and could apply to other such illnesses)
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How smoking divides America
Mapping the midlife effects of a lethal habit
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Americans living longer after cancer diagnosis
Oncologist explains why rising survival rates only tell part of the story
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Parental firearm injury linked to surge in children’s psychiatric diagnoses
Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder accounts for most of the increase, according to study
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An Alzheimer’s breakthrough 10 years in the making
After latest study, Bruce Yankner’s inbox exploded: ‘I try to get back to everybody … I try to provide hope.’
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Need a cheaper, more accessible OCD treatment? There’s an app for that.
New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study
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Your brain on advanced meditation
Where do science and ancient wisdom align? Take our quiz to find out.
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How COVID-era trick may transform drug, chemical discovery
Harvard chemists, inspired by group-testing strategy, develop faster way to identify useful catalyst combinations
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Missed opportunities to catch cases of domestic abuse
Study finds orthopedists, who treat kind of injuries that result from partner violence, refer patients to programs at very low rates
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After the disaster, living for today
Study looks at why risky behavior surged in wake of 2011 tsunami, earthquake
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Is a chatbot therapist better than nothing?
Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care
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Taking a fresh look at definition of autism
Some families, activists say term is too broad, masks unique issues of most severe cases as surging rates, federal plans turn spotlight on disorder
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Why it seems like everyone has the flu this year
Immunologist says it’s not too late to get vaccinated
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AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it?
Medical ethicist details need to balance thoughtful limits while avoiding unnecessary hurdles as industry groups issue guidelines
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How to get stronger
If you’re not failing all the time, you’re doing it wrong, says fitness expert
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Real-world answers for patients running out of time
Insurance data can help fill gaps between longer trials, researchers say
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Binge drinking triggers gut damage, finds new study
Research suggests even brief episodes of heavy alcohol consumption can injure small intestine
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Sports betting worries grow as wagers skyrocket
Experts see rise in gambling problems, possible wider cultural fallout
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Dry January as an experiment, not a punishment
Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed
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How to pay attention
Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
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Are you doing enough to keep your brain healthy?
Take our quiz to score your lifestyle’s potential for preventing diseases like dementia
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Depression and anxiety linked to increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention
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Is cost curbing use of weight loss drugs?
40 percent of GLP-1 prescriptions go unfilled, study finds
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The perils of perfectionism
In podcast, experts discuss different types of toxic achievers and the case for embracing your ‘beautiful mess’
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Social media detox boosts mental health, but nuances stand out
‘Wildly different reactions’ among participants, says researcher
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New research finds 5 genetic signatures shared by 14 psychiatric disorders
Could advance treatment of mental illness with greater precision, less medication
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Break in the case for long COVID investigators
Research highlighting chronic inflammation opens path to treating illness that affects millions of Americans
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The problem with the school smartphone debate
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
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Just who gets a say at FDA public drug-approval hearings?
New research shows negative voices are relatively rare in drug approval hearings.
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Your digital twin might save your life
AI, statistics offer new possibilities for personalized medicine
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Time to legalize psychedelics?
Campus debate weighs therapeutic need vs. safety questions
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How a toxin from the gut microbiome may help spark colorectal cancer
Findings suggest colibactin may be promising target for disease prevention
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‘This is it. This is exactly what I want to do.’
Michael VanRooyen started running toward trouble more than 30 years ago. He’s still going.