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Portable clotting agent slows internal bleeding by 97% in mice

When it comes to traumatic injuries, it’s a race against time. A person with major hemorrhage can die from blood…

Harvard expert: ‘Schools should not close’

Chicago’s public school system closed this week when the teachers’ union and the city clashed over in-person learning amid a…

Genetic risk scores developed for six diseases

A team of researchers has developed a genetic risk score for six common diseases, which could assist doctors and patients…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

Socks could really improve your sleep, experts say

Summary Wearing socks to bed could help improve sleep by lowering core body temperature, according to Cleveland Clinic specialists. The…

Removing fluoride from public drinking water may lead to millions more cavities in US children, study estimates

Water availability See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride…

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    Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

    Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

    Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

    I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

    Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead

    Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia…

    Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

    The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

    1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

    When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would…

    Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

    Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned,…

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