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Health and Medicine

Tai Chi and Exercise Show Similar Benefits for Sleep in Older Male Cancer Survivors

12 November 2026

For many men who have survived cancer, finishing treatment does not necessarily mean returning to restful nights. Sleep problems can linger for years, affecting up to 60% of survivors after primary treatment. Yet research into…

End-of-life nursing decisions when patients can no longer respond

5 November 2026

When patients approach the end of life, they may lose the ability to speak, express discomfort or communicate their final…

Does a Doctor’s Gender Affect Patient Outcomes? New Study Offers Insights

3 November 2026

Does the gender of a doctor influence a patient’s chances of recovery? A large Canadian study suggests it might. Researchers…

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Public Health

Could Herbal Medicine Offer a New Way to Combat Binge Drinking?

11 November 2026

A plant traditionally used in East Asian medicine could offer a promising new approach to tackling excessive alcohol consumption. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have discovered that an extract from kudzu…

Healthier Salt Substitute Could Dramatically Reduce Stroke and Heart Disease Deaths

10 November 2026

A simple change to the salt used in everyday cooking and food production could save millions of lives each year,…

Heads Up, Healthcare Costs Down: The Benefits of Walking

8 November 2026

Walking more each day could help reduce healthcare costs, particularly among older adults, according to new research from Osaka Metropolitan…

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Mental Wellness

Nationwide Study Highlights Persistent Mental Health Challenges Facing LGBTQ+ College Students

30 October 2026

For many LGBTQ+ college students, university life brings more than academic pressures and the challenges of adulthood. Discrimination on campus and barriers to health care can take a serious toll on their mental health, according…