Mathematicians predict delaying school start times won’t help sleep deprived teenagers
Insufficient sleep during the week, and attempts to catch up at the weekend lead to ‘social jet lag’, study finds.Delaying school start times in the UK is unlikely…
Some Blood Thinners May Increase Heart Attack Risk
A new study has examined whether different blood thinning medications prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation might increase the risk of heart attacks.
Loss of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Early Death
In a study of adults aged 40 to 90 years who were followed for 10 years, poor smell was linked with an increased risk of dying.
MRI use may “change the equation” for prostate cancer screening
Screening for prostate cancer is controversial. It can save lives, but it can also lead to unnecessary diagnoses, followed by surgical or radiation procedures, which themselves may lead…
Spiritual retreats change feel-good chemical systems in the brain; May prime for spiritual experiences
More people than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way to reset their daily life and enhance wellbeing. Now, researchers at The Marcus…