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Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get

Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the clocks going back this weekend in the U.K., a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in

Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get

byUniversity of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the clocks going back this weekend in the U.K., a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in
Smoking before the age of 18 increases the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in your 20s, study finds

Smoking before the age of 18 increases the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in your 20s, study finds

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who started smoking under the age of 18 are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing and phlegm, in thei

Smoking before the age of 18 increases the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in your 20s, study finds

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who started smoking under the age of 18 are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing and phlegm, in thei
Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe
Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try 'exercise snacking'

Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try 'exercise snacking'

by Justin Keogh and Jackson Fyfe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear:resistance trainingis crucial to aging well. Lifting weights (or doing bodywei

Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try 'exercise snacking'

by Justin Keogh and Jackson Fyfe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe science is clear:resistance trainingis crucial to aging well. Lifting weights (or doing bodywei
Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up

Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up

Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake upby Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the snooze alarm is a vital part

Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake up

Sleep expert explains why some people need multiple alarms to wake upby Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the snooze alarm is a vital part
Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence

Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover—here's what the science says

by Justin Stebbing,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe search for alcohol hangover cures is asold as alcohol itself. Many cures and remedies aresold, but scientific evidence
Adding sweetener to coffee enhances 'night-owl' effects of caffeine, research reveals

Adding sweetener to coffee enhances 'night-owl' effects of caffeine, research reveals

byHiroshima UniversityMouse locomotor activity measured by an infrared sensor. Each drinking water condition was indicated in the right side. Credit: Yu Tahara, Hiroshima UniversityAdding sugar

Adding sweetener to coffee enhances 'night-owl' effects of caffeine, research reveals

byHiroshima UniversityMouse locomotor activity measured by an infrared sensor. Each drinking water condition was indicated in the right side. Credit: Yu Tahara, Hiroshima UniversityAdding sugar
Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease
One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEverybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?A new study published Tuesday inCell Reports Medicinereveals thatbowelmovement f

One or two bowel movements a day keeps the doc away: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEverybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?A new study published Tuesday inCell Reports Medicinereveals thatbowelmovement f
Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic
'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it

'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it

by Maria Salette OntiverosCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade

'Super flu' variant is circulating and raising concern: Here's what to know about it

by Maria Salette OntiverosCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new version of the common flu is spreading globally, and health officials are monitoring this evolving strain of influenza A(H3N3) Subclade