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Wi-Fi sleep monitoring method offers a non-intrusive, accurate alternative to more cumbersome techniques

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Research published in the International Journal of Sensor Networks describes a new way to monitor human sleep that relies entirely on the Wi-Fi signals in the home. It promises an entirely non-intrusive and yet accurate alternative to conventional techniques.

Young girls may be less responsive to food fullness cues than young boys

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Young boys ate less during a meal if they had already consumed a serving of fruit, but girls ate the same amount of the meal whether or not they had eaten fruit, researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences found in a recent study.

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

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A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction. This new research opens the door to early interventions that can prevent even long-term memory loss associated with obesity.

Research exposes far-reaching toll of financial hardship on patients with cancer

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When someone mentions the word “toxicity” in relation to cancer treatment, they’re usually referring to the negative physical side effects and complications that can result from therapies like radiation and chemotherapy. But researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine are raising awareness of another kind of toxicity patients face: financial toxicity, which refers to the stress, expense and instability caused by direct and indirect costs associated with health care.

Global review shows how nations balanced health and economy in COVID-19 pandemic

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How did different countries fare in achieving a balance between infection control and economic stability during the COVID-19 pandemic? To address this question, researchers studied the temporal dynamics of number of deaths, vaccination rates, production, and economic recovery across multiple countries.

AI-powered eye scan predicts risk of cognitive decline and dementia

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A new study led by researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of retinal photographs can predict an individual’s risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, this first-of-its-kind study in Singapore highlights the potential of retinal aging biomarkers as a novel tool for brain health management.

Pre-wired ability in ‘resting’ T cells remembers past viral foes, holding promise for targeted cancer therapies

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A team of immunologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has turned what we know about T-cells, one of the most important parts of the body’s immune system, on its head, opening the door to next-generation cancer vaccines.

Tinnitus linked to cognitive impairment in older adults

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In adults aged 60 years and older, tinnitus, especially severe and prolonged tinnitus, is significantly associated with cognitive impairment, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Brain Sciences.

COVID-19 falls from top 10 US causes of death for first time since 2020

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For the first time since the pandemic began, COVID-19 dropped out of the nation’s top 10 causes of death in 2024, new U.S. government data shows.

Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain’s Andalusia

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Two world heritage attractions in Spain’s popular tourist region of Andalusia were on Thursday among sites affected by a bird flu outbreak that has seen parks shut and animals slaughtered.

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Wi-Fi sleep monitoring method offers a non-intrusive, accurate alternative to more cumbersome techniques

Young girls may be less responsive to food fullness cues than young boys

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

Research exposes far-reaching toll of financial hardship on patients with cancer

Global review shows how nations balanced health and economy in COVID-19 pandemic

AI-powered eye scan predicts risk of cognitive decline and dementia

Pre-wired ability in ‘resting’ T cells remembers past viral foes, holding promise for targeted cancer therapies

Tinnitus linked to cognitive impairment in older adults

COVID-19 falls from top 10 US causes of death for first time since 2020

Bird flu outbreak shuts parks in Spain’s Andalusia

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