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In the past scientists have drawn links between sleep apnea and increased blood pressure and higher risk of stroke. Now, a new study shows the condition can have a significant impact on one’s mental health. Sleep apnea affects approximately 18 million people in the United States. It’s caused by a blockage in the airway that […]
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For someone looking to lose weight, it would seem sensible to skip meals, thereby lowering calorie consumption, leading to weight loss. But a new study shows that skipping meals often leads to weight gain. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Ohio State University, involved an examination of mice. Researchers found that mice […]
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Jobs that run from nine in the morning to five in the afternoon are often derided as dull and unchallenging. But a new study suggests they may be the healthiest of all work shifts. The study, which was carried out by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, involved a […]
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Imagine being able to see three times better than 20/20 vision without having to wear glasses or contact lenses. Soon, that may be possible, thanks to the unveiling of new “bionic” lenses. The lenses, which were invented by Dr. Garth Webb, a British Columbia, Canada-based optometrist, can be surgically inserted into the eyes, forever eliminating […]
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Researchers in England have discovered a new and very efficient way of testing for drug use: analyzing fingerprints. The research team, which is based at the University of Surrey, recently unveiled a new, non-invasive test that can clearly reveal who has and has not consumed cocaine, a class A drug. In fact, the test can […]
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