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Pollution May Be a Hidden Factor in Mental Illness, Study Finds
Discover - 20 Aug 2019 22:51
(Credit: Shutterstock) The roots of mental illness are still a mystery. But researchers think our mental health is shaped by a combination of factors, like genetics, our developmental environment and our life experiences...
What Science Says About Using Sleep Medications
Discover - 20 Aug 2019 19:43
Medications for better sleep are ubiquitous. But they're no cure-all. (Credit: YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/Shutterstock) The importance of a good night's rest cannot be overstated. Poor sleep is linked to all-cause mortality, w...
Scientists Develop a Blood Test That Predicts Risk of Death
Discover - 20 Aug 2019 17:45
(Credit: Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock) If you've ever wondered how likely you are to die in the next five to 10 years, scientists may now have an answer for you. Researchers identified 14 molecules in blood that are asso...
A Dire Diagnosis and Multiple Medications -- What's Really Afflicting This Elderly Patient?
Discover - 20 Aug 2019 12:00
Symptoms of advanced Parkinson's and dementia might mask another problem.