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Circadian System Disruptions in Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Nighttime Cardiac Events
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder where your airway collapses during sleep, and is characterized by loud snoring, choking episodes, poor-quality rest, and daytime exhaustion. Left untreated, it raises your risk for cognitive problems, accelerated aging, and dementia. It also triggers cardiovascular problems, like irregular heart rhythms and heart attacks. Today, 20% of the global population struggles with this…
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Hip Fractures from Osteoporosis Predicted to Double by 2050
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Obesity Drives Alzheimer's Through Fat Vesicles and Leptin
Despite advances in health care, the obesity epidemic in America continues to worsen. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 40.3% of adults are already obese,1 and nearly 7 out of 10 U.S. adults meet the criteria for obesity under a new, more comprehensive definition published in JAMA Network Open.2 The new standard…
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Common Dry-Cleaning Chemical Linked to Liver Damage
Liver disease can arise from certain factors, such as alcohol consumption, a high-fructose diet, excessive fat buildup in the organ, and diseases like hepatitis B or C. But now, research reveals another possible cause — and it’s found in many everyday products like household degreasers and dry-cleaned clothes. This chemical, known as tetrachloroethylene (PCE), is used to remove grease from…
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How Often to Change Your Toothbrush for a Healthier Mouth
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TrumpRx Prescription Website to Launch in 2026
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Why You Should Never Take OTC Painkillers While on Antibiotics
Every year, 4.95 million deaths worldwide are tied to antimicrobial resistance.1 That figure is not only staggering — it makes drug-resistant infections one of the leading threats to human survival today. Antibiotic overuse is the obvious culprit, but research from the University of South Australia shows a new, overlooked danger hiding in plain sight: common over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers like ibuprofen…
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Psychiatrists Continue to Deny the Harm of Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when every choice feels amplified, yet one of the most common medical decisions — using antidepressants — rarely comes with full disclosure of the risks. These drugs are routinely presented as safe and necessary, while the scientific evidence raising alarms about fetal harm is quietly brushed aside. What’s missing from the conversation is an honest look…
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Walking Pace, Not Just Time Spent Walking, Tied to Longevity Benefits
Walking is one of the most accessible ways to care for your health. You don’t need special gear, a gym membership, or a carefully planned routine — simply do it on your way to the store, around your neighborhood, or during a short break in your day. With every step, you’re engaging your body in a movement that has supported…
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Historical Rise of Cancer and Dietary Linoleic Acid — Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies
Cancer now strikes 30% to 50% of all Americans in their lifetime, compared to just 5% at the turn of the 20th century. This is not the result of better screening or recordkeeping — it reflects fundamental shifts in how your body’s terrain is shaped by modern living. What was once rare has become common, and the old explanations are…
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