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  • Is thunderstorm asthma becoming more common?
    A decade after a deadly Melbourne event, thunderstorm asthma’s link to climate change and hay fever raises concerns for increased future risks.

  • How light can shift your mood and mental health
    Shedding light on the intricate link between sunlight, seasonality, and mental health – uncovering how mood swings and disorders might be rooted in our circadian rhythms.

  • From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease
    Shedding light on healthcare: Discover how light aids in diagnosing diseases through optics in GP exams, blood tests, and cutting-edge medical imaging.

  • Is thirst a good predictor of dehydration?
    Stay hydrated for health – why water matters for body temperature, joint lubrication, brain function, and more; Thirst isn’t always a dehydration alarm.

  • Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn
    Patients like Becky Carroll face harrowing dental implant procedures and allegations of unnecessary teeth extractions, sparking an industry-wide debate on the ethics and overuse of implants.

  • Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US. Why does that matter?
    Bird flu’s alarming spread: A pig in Oregon contracts the virus, signaling potential risks for a human pandemic.

  • Debunking the vitamin D fad
    Throughout the pandemic, many unproven miracle COVID-19 “cures” emerged, and vitamin D claims have been one of the most persistent. This is not new for the vitamin. It’s been touted in recent decades as a way to “boost” the immune system, improve overall health, prevent a host of diseases, and allegedly even substitute for vaccines. …

  • How Regularity Of Sleep Can Be Even More Important Than Duration
    Irregular sleep patterns raise cardiovascular risk by up to 26%—consistency trumps duration for heart health.

  • The 7 Known Risk Factors For Dementia
    UK survey reveals fear of dementia, but ignorance of its 7 preventable risk factors—can you name them?

  • The Diabetes Drugs That Can Cut Asthma Attacks By 70%
    “Asthma’s new allies: Metformin and GLP-1RAs slash attack risk by 70%, offering hope beyond traditional treatments.”

  • Daily Activity Levels & The Measurable Difference They Make To Brain Health
    Exercise impacts brain health: a 9-day study with ongoing activity tracking reveals cognitive advantages akin to being four years younger, regardless of exercise intensity.

  • Make Your Saliva Better For Your Teeth
    From oral microbiome diversity to impactful lifestyle factors—delve into the striking effects of modern living on mouth bacteria health and how to improve it.

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