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Bright light at night may increase risk of diabetes
More exposure to light at night, between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., is linked to a higher risk of developing Type 2…
‘Magic mushrooms’ most popular hallucinogen in United States
The popularity of psychedelic mushrooms now far outpaces that of other mind-altering drugs such as ecstasy…
Mom’s smartphone use might affect baby’s language development
Mothers tend to speak less to infants when they're on their smartphones, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe…
Study warns of drug-resistant fungi found in compost, soil, flower bulbs
Researchers found high levels of multidrug-resistant fungi in compost, soil and flower bulbs sold at popular…
Meat alternatives might be healthier for heart than meat
Plant-based meat alternatives may be healthier for your heart than traditional meat, a new review finds. Photo…
Study recommends testing for COVID-19 two days after symptoms
Researchers recommend waiting a couple days after symptoms start before taking a COVID-19 test. Photo by Adobe…
Cortisol appears to play role in tough-to-treat diabetes
About 1 in 4 people (24%) with tough-to-treat Type 2 diabetes have elevated cortisol levels, researchers found.…
Obesity may be more harmful in children born underweight
Low-birth-weight newborns have a higher risk of health complications if they become obese as children, a new…
U.S. pedestrian deaths fall for first time since pandemic
Pedestrian deaths in the United States declined in 2023 but remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, according…
WHO: Drugs and alcohol killed more than 3M people worldwide in 2019
Alcohol and drug use are especially deadly for young adults and men in particular, a new report by the World…