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  1. Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging

    Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging

    Columbia study of 500,000 people finds sleeping 6-8 hours tied to lower biological age and reduced mortality risk.

    2w ago 2 min read
  2. Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women

    Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Genetically Vulnerable Women

    A new study suggests poor sleep may serve as an early warning sign of Alzheimer's in older women with a high genetic risk for the disease.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Letter Challenges View That Stress Is Just a Personal Issue

    Letter Challenges View That Stress Is Just a Personal Issue

    A reader argues modern stress stems from social atomization, not just daily frictions, rejecting individual coping as the sole solution.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Canada's Hidden Breast Cancer Hotspots: Rural Risks and Screening Gaps

    Canada's Hidden Breast Cancer Hotspots: Rural Risks and Screening Gaps

    New StatCan data reveals highest breast cancer risks in rural Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, and immigrant-heavy urban centers.

    2w ago 2 min read
  5. US Doctor Infected With Ebola in Congo Now Cautiously Optimistic After Evacuation to Berlin

    US Doctor Infected With Ebola in Congo Now Cautiously Optimistic After Evacuation to Berlin

    Dr. Peter Stafford describes his battle with the rare Bundibugyo ebolavirus as the outbreak spreads across East Africa.

    2w ago 2 min read
  6. Congo Soccer Team Cancels World Cup Events Over Ebola Outbreak

    Congo Soccer Team Cancels World Cup Events Over Ebola Outbreak

    DRC's national team scraps training camp in Kinshasa due to Ebola, but matches abroad proceed amid global health emergency.

    2w ago 2 min read
  7. AI Boosts Confidence for OCT-Guided Heart Procedures at EuroPCR 2026

    AI Boosts Confidence for OCT-Guided Heart Procedures at EuroPCR 2026

    New research shows AI assistance significantly improves clinician confidence in OCT-guided PCI decisions, especially for less experienced doctors.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. UK Male Suicide Rates Plateau as Loneliness Crisis Deepens

    UK Male Suicide Rates Plateau as Loneliness Crisis Deepens

    Suicide rates among men in England and Wales remained largely unchanged in 2024, as experts examine the impact of loneliness and masculinity.

    2w ago 1 min read