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Canada faces surge in social anxiety, new research shows
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Low-cost Indigenous HPV test may improve cervical cancer screening access in India
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Trump administration has its sights set on destroying international research collaborations
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Nicotine as a wellness product? The smoking alternatives being pushed by big tobacco
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DRC has strengthened its response to Ebola - but conflict and funding cuts are testing its capacity
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Trump's gold standard science is harming US science and health
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Will AI do more harm than good to the UK's mental health?
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South Asian women at increased risk of premature menopause, compared to other ethnicities: Study
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Rapid cancer mutation testing in 3 hours could accelerate precision treatment decisions
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John Launer: The health benefits of European collaboration
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Brain aneurysm map reveals cell types tied to rupture risk
A new study from UC San Francisco shows how certain cells in the brain may cause aneurysms to weaken and…
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Augmented reality system could make medical ultrasounds easier to interpret
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Looming Medicaid Cuts Supercharge California’s Latest Labor-Industry Fight
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Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?
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Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
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Living with cats does not worsen asthma in children, suggests study
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At a Tennessee hospital, nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
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Radioligand therapy eligibility in EU could surge tenfold by 2035
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AI is boosting accuracy for clinicians, Philips North America CEO says
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PM to virtually inaugurate PGI projects worth Rs 1,000 cr
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Europe faces growing synthetic opioids risks as drug market evolves, EU agency warns
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Delhi govt suspends former DGHS among two senior officers amid procurement irregularity probe
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Andhra Pradesh on high alert over Ebola virus; screening intensified
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Life after work: Why social connections matter
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Common infection does not increase risk of recurrent preterm birth, study finds
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Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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