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While there are some non-negotiables that you should banish from your bedroom for better sleep and an end to late-night doom-scrolling, there are a few 'dumb' choices you'll want to keep in

Researchers trace how different sleep stages may fine-tune what we remember, trading specifics for more general knowledge.

When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust fumes.

Forgetting where you left your keys isn’t unusual—but forgetting what they’re for can be. Alzheimer’s disease develops slowly, often years before symptoms become obvious. The...

The actor’s surgery is being scheduled for sometime in the ‘next two weeks’

Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease, and can also provide first glimpses of your newest family members.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs people of their memory, and scientists have long sought ways to stop or reverse its effects. But the blood-brain barrier – the brain’s protective shield – has been both a friend and a foe. While it keeps harmful substances out, it also blocks many…

Patients who have taken the drug in clinical trials report remarkable results, including their tumours shrinking

Patients who have taken the drug in clinical trials report remarkable results, including their tumours shrinking.

“Jail time may help her get her priorities straight. I hope the patient sues the doctor and the hospital!”

A system called ViewMind Atlas uses eye-tracking and software to assess brain health.