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Surprising sleep trends revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping'

More than 20% of American adults say they “rarely or never” wake up feeling well-rested, according to a new survey from U.S. News & World Report. Nearly half (43%) of survey respondents said they have experienced insomnia in 2023, and 17% said they’ve suffered from sleep apnea. The survey, which …

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Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them

Some 35% of U.S. adults have gone online in an attempt to diagnose their health symptoms — and now Google is revealing which conditions they were most curious about this year. The search engine giant has released its annual “Year in Search,” which breaks down the top queries for everything …

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5 ways to stick with your ‘exercise more’ New Year’s resolution in 2024, from a New York doctor

Getting into shape, exercising more, eating well —all of these are examples of some of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make each year. Of these, getting back into shape can be an especially tough task for those who have fallen off the health and wellness wagon. Dr. Alexis …

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Doctors say eating specific type of food may offset lung damage from air pollution

A new study suggests that eating fruit could protect the lungs. Researchers from the University of Leicester in the U.K. discovered that eating a high intake of fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function. The findings were presented this month at the European Respiratory Society Congress …

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Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …

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One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say

Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging. These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused …

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Low testosterone signs men can’t ignore — and what experts say about hormone therapy

A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound …

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Freedom and facts, not fear, should frame America's choices on alcohol

Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That’s up from 45% just last year. Among young adults, the change is even sharper: half of 18- …

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Popular vitamin D supplement may have an unexpected effect, experts warn

Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight …

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Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds

People with certain bacteria and fungi in their mouths may face a dramatically higher risk of pancreatic cancer — more than three times greater — according to new research from NYU Langone Health andand Perlmutter Cancer Center. In the study, which was published in JAMA Oncology, researchersidentified 27types of bacterial …

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