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BMI Is an Awful Predictor of Early Death. We've Had a Better Option For Decades. - ScienceAlert

The 'go-to' way many clinicians measure healthy weight may be deeply flawed, according to new research.

Man's body crawling with parasitic worms after infected kidney transplant at US hospital - Live Science

A second transplant patient also became infected, leading their doctors to surmise that their new kidneys were likely to blame.

There's a Critical Thing We Can All Do to Hold Alzheimer's Symptoms at Bay - ScienceAlert

Deep sleep could forestall the declines in brain health that can eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.

Brain Stimulation Reverses Synaptic Damage in Alzheimer’s - Neuroscience News

New research shows that low-intensity repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can restore key synaptic structures in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease.

Adult ADHD is becoming more inclusive, but not overdiagnosed - Aeon

The diagnostic category of adult ADHD is becoming more inclusive. That’s not the same as it being overdiagnosed

This Is How Much Coffee You Should Drink to Reap Anti-Aging Benefits, According to Science - Food & Wine

A large-scale study in the Netherlands found that people who drank more coffee were less likely to experience age-related frailty. Even decaf drinkers saw benefits, pointing to coffee’s powerful antioxidants. Experts believe it’s not just the caffeine — it’s …

Meet the Oropouche virus. It may be visiting your city soon. - vox.com

Oropouche fever, a viral disease that has historically received little press coverage, is now emerging as a significant public health concern in Latin America.

Landmark DNA study charts blood ageing caused by cancer drugs - Financial Times

Research offers clues to choosing chemotherapy treatments with fewer long-term side effects

Can cheese turn your dreams into nightmares? - NBC News

Dairy products might be meddling with your dreams: New research suggests that cheese before bed could lead to more intense nightmares, if you're lactose intolerant.

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