Older man moving his arms while asleep in bed, representing dream-enacting behavior associated with REM sleep behavior disorder. Thousands of Older Adults Screened Positive for a Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson’s, but Most Were Not Confirmed - A large nationwide study of nearly 16,000 older adults found that symptoms suggesting REM sleep behavior disorder were surprisingly common…

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Pregnant woman sitting at home, representing research on sedentary time and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Sitting More Than 10 Hours a Day During Pregnancy Was Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk - Pregnant women who spent more than 10 hours a day sedentary had a sharply higher predicted risk of developing hypertensive…
Man and woman surrounded by illustrations of human organs, representing research showing that tissues age at different rates. Your Body Doesn’t Age at One Speed: Some Tissues Change Fastest in Your 30s - Aging is often described as a slow process that gradually affects the entire body. But a new analysis of more…
Woman sleeping in bed, representing research on sleep duration and weight regain after a low-carbohydrate diet. People Who Slept 6 to 8 Hours Were Less Likely to Regain Weight After a Low-Carb Diet - Losing weight is difficult, but keeping it off can be an even greater challenge. New research suggests sleep habits may…
Man sleeping later in the morning, representing research on weekend catch-up sleep and high blood pressure risk. Sleeping In on Weekends Linked to Lower Blood Pressure Risk in New Study - Sleeping longer on weekends may help compensate for sleep lost during the working week, with new research linking moderate weekend…
Doctor reviewing cardiac CT images of a transcatheter aortic valve after TAVI. Blood Thinners Reduced Signs of Clotting on Replacement Heart Valves Compared With Aspirin in New Trial - A blood thinner reduced signs of clot formation on replacement aortic valves compared with aspirin after transcatheter aortic valve implantation,…
Cardiologist performing catheter ablation with cardiac voltage mapping for persistent atrial fibrillation. Targeted Heart Ablation Raised Success From 37% to 68% in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Trial - A personalized heart ablation strategy substantially improved rhythm control in selected patients with persistent atrial fibrillation, according to a randomized…
Xylitol sweetener and chewing gum beside a stethoscope representing research on cardiovascular risk. Higher Xylitol Levels Linked to Greater Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in New Study, but the Sweetener May Not Be the Cause - Xylitol is widely used as a sugar substitute in sugar-free foods, chewing gum, mints, and oral-care products. New research presented…
Statin medication beside a brain model representing research on statin use and dementia risk. Starting Statins Earlier Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes - Statins are among the world's most widely used medicines for lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk. New research from…
Woman over 40 in a gym with creatine monohydrate and a shaker bottle. Creatine for Women Over 40: New Research Finds Benefits for Muscle and Strength, but Not Every Claim Holds Up - Creatine was once associated mainly with bodybuilders and competitive athletes. Today, interest has expanded to women in their 40s, 50s,…
Adult with red, inflamed atopic dermatitis affecting the arm and elbow. Rezpegaldesleukin Improved Moderate-to-Severe Eczema in a Phase 2b Trial, but the Bigger Test Is Still Ahead - An experimental biologic produced substantial improvements in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in a randomized phase 2b trial published in The…
Illustration of synchronized brain stimulation targeting prefrontal and sensorimotor regions in research on social anxiety. Brain Stimulation Helped Socially Anxious People Override Emotional Responses, but Treatment Benefits Remain Unproven - Researchers have found that carefully synchronized electrical stimulation of two brain regions can improve aspects of emotional action control in…
Blood sample illustrating research on cell-free DNA patterns for identifying recurrent breast cancer. Blood Test Identified Recurrent Breast Cancer From DNA Fragment Patterns, but Earlier Detection Remains Unproven - A blood test analyzing how DNA fragments are packaged in the bloodstream distinguished recurrent or metastatic breast cancer from primary…

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