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- Health
- March 9, 2026
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Calls for boost in mother and baby units after woman sent 90 miles for care
A spokesperson for NHS England in North East and Yorkshire said: “MBUs are commissioned as specialised services and based on concentrated clinical expertise, which is achieved by operating from a…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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165,000 dementia patients reveal hidden stroke risk from common drug
A large UK study involving more than 165,000 people with dementia has found that the drug risperidone is linked to a higher risk of stroke in all groups of patients.…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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Brain scans reveal how ketamine quickly lifts severe depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a major global health problem and one of the leading causes of disability. About 30% of people diagnosed with depression develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), meaning…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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Parents’ stress may be quietly driving childhood obesity, Yale study finds
Childhood obesity has been increasing in recent years. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about one in five children and teenagers in the United States met the clinical…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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Scientists finally reveal why mint feels cold
Stepping outside on a chilly winter morning or placing a mint in your mouth quickly creates a cooling sensation. That feeling begins with a microscopic sensor inside the body that…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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Scientists discover hidden brain cells that may stop Alzheimer’s tau buildup
The accumulation of tau protein in the brain is a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published March 5 in the Cell Press journal Cell Press Blue, researchers…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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A new “magic mushroom” drug could treat depression without psychedelic hallucinations
Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has drawn growing interest from scientists studying treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and some neurodegenerative diseases. Despite…
- Health
- March 8, 2026
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Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health
How much fiber you eat can strongly influence your overall health. Fiber supports healthy digestion and has been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, among many other benefits.…
- Health
- March 7, 2026
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Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
The brain relies on countless chemical messages to keep its networks running smoothly. One way to imagine this system is like traffic lights guiding cars through a busy city. A…
- Health
- March 7, 2026
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Study finds phone use on the toilet may cause painful medical condition
People who reported using a smartphone while sitting on the toilet were more likely to have hemorrhoids than those who did not use their phones in the bathroom. The finding…
