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  1. Sleep Expert Warns Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Health

    Sleep Expert Warns Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Health

    Dr. Wendy Troxel explains why ending clock changes but adopting permanent DST may disrupt circadian rhythms and pose health risks.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. When Shyness Becomes a Disorder: Understanding Social Anxiety

    When Shyness Becomes a Disorder: Understanding Social Anxiety

    Social anxiety disorder goes beyond shyness, affecting millions with intense fear of scrutiny. Treatment options offer hope.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. Inhaled and Multimodal Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Disorder Risk

    Inhaled and Multimodal Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Disorder Risk

    New study shows cannabis use disorder risk varies by route; multimodal and inhaled users face highest odds.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Boosts DCIS Detection

    Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Boosts DCIS Detection

    Study finds contrast-enhanced mammography significantly improves detection of ductal carcinoma in situ compared to low-energy imaging alone.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. New Eye-Scan Test Detects Anemia Risk Without a Needle

    New Eye-Scan Test Detects Anemia Risk Without a Needle

    A new system uses short eye videos to estimate red blood cell levels, correctly identifying anemia over 80% of the time in a recent trial.

    last wk. 1 min read
  6. Ebola Could Become 'Deadliest Outbreak on Record', IRC Warns

    Ebola Could Become 'Deadliest Outbreak on Record', IRC Warns

    The IRC warns the DRC Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest on record without urgent international action.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF

    Greece Becomes WHO Model in Fight Against Childhood Obesity with UNICEF

    Greece's National Action against Childhood Obesity yields measurable results, earning WHO recognition as a model country for Southern Europe.

    last wk. 1 min read
  8. WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges

    WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges

    WHO reveals that only 73 of 194 nations can produce regular death counts, highlighting urgent need for robust mortality surveillance.

    last wk. 1 min read