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Sweet dreams: how quality sleep can regulate blood sugar

You might already know that a good night's sleep is necessary to feel energetic and refreshed. But did you know it could also help...

Sleep apnea treatment withdrawal linked to changes in Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers

A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine suggests that withdrawal from positive airway pressure (PAP), a common treatment...

Exposure to common chemicals may affect female fertility

A study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, has found links between the presence...

Tiny troublemakers: the sneaky cells that could become cancer

We all have cells in our bodies. Most of them are good guys, doing their jobs to keep us healthy. But sometimes, bad guys...

Tirzepatide: A speedy solution for Type 2 Diabetes control

Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a long-lasting disease where your body either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. Insulin is an essential...

Scientists find a new cause of common kidney disease

A recent study led by researchers at Columbia University has suggested that the cause of common kidney disease, Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, likely lies...

Scientists discover the link between sleep apnea and dementia risk

A team of researchers at The University of Queensland has found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing dementia. The...

From shock to awe: a zap in the gut could be the new insulin...

A recent study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2023 explores a new treatment, called "Re-cellularization via Electroporation Therapy" (ReCET), which could potentially help...

Deep sleep shortage and sleep apnea: tied to stroke and Alzheimer’s risk?

Do you snore heavily and feel tired even after a full night's sleep? You might have sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder. Recent...

AI finds drugs that could fight ageing and age-related diseases

Finding new drugs – called “drug discovery” – is an expensive and time-consuming task. But a type of artificial intelligence called machine learning can massively...