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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Soothing Words and Music During Surgery Might Reduce Postoperative Pain

Patients exposed to soothing music while under general anesthetic experienced less postoperative pain and had lower opioid consumption following surgery.

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·August 25, 2023·5 min read

Gut Instincts: Can Digestive Issues Predict Parkinson’s Onset?

New research posits that particular gastrointestinal issues may be precursors to Parkinson's disease. Utilizing a vast US medical record network, the study contrasted people diagnosed with Parkinson’s against those with Alzheimer’s, cerebrovascular disease, or none of these conditions.

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·June 19, 2018·3 min read

Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch

A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.

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·June 29, 2017·5 min read

Higher IQ in Childhood Linked to a Longer Life

A new study reports higher intelligence in children is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, smoking related cancers and dementia. After taking several confounders into account, the researchers found higher IQ in childhood was associated with a lower risk of death until the age of 79.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration

Recent cannabis use can impact sleep duration, a new study reports. Recent cannabis users reported experiencing either too little, or too much sleep.

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·June 8, 2018·5 min read

Education Linked to Higher Risk of Short Sightedness

A new study reports spending more years in full time education is linked with an increased risk of developing myopia.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

‘Night Owls’ May Be Twice as Likely as Morning ‘Larks’ to Underperform at Work

Study reports night-owls are more likely than early birds to underperform at work and retire early due to ill health or disability.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Being Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Regardless of how harmonious a relationship is, married people appear to be better able to control their blood sugar levels.

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·February 19, 2022·5 min read

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

People who use illicit amphetamines are at a 5-fold higher risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

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·November 2, 2022·6 min read

Poor Quality Sleep May Be Linked to Heightened Risk of Irreversible Sight Loss

Those who suffer from poor sleep quality, including daytime sleepiness, snoring, or getting too much or too little sleep, are at increased risk of developing glaucoma.

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·December 19, 2022·3 min read

How Many Free Hot Drinks and Cookies Are Excessive?

Researchers question, when free snacks and hot drinks are offered, how much is it reasonable to take before it becomes "excessive"?

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·August 2, 2022·6 min read

Men Have High Probability of Outliving Women, Especially the Married and Degree Educated

Men who are happily married and have embarked upon higher education have a greater probability of outliving women. The findings challenge the conventional belief that most women outlive men.

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