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Poor sleep in all its forms increases the risk of many diseases and deaths

In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have developed an integrated sleep quality measure, the Unfavorable Sleep Profile (USP), which combines five key aspects of sleep: time to fall asleep, sleep efficiency, sleep duration, rhythmicity (sleep consistency relative to the circadian rhythm), and regularity (sequence over time).

Published: 01 August 2025, 22:38

Season of birth influences depression levels in men, but has no significant effect on women

Men born in the summer reported higher rates of depressive symptoms compared to men born in other seasons, according to a study conducted at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Anxiety symptoms showed no association with birth season for either men or women.

Published: 01 August 2025, 18:55

In dry and hot conditions, a fan can increase body temperature in older people

When using a fan at 45°C and 15% relative humidity, body temperature increased and the feeling of discomfort increased.

Published: 01 August 2025, 10:58

E-scooter riders three times more likely than cyclists to end up in hospital, study shows

A team of researchers conducted a cohort analysis of scooter and bicycle injuries and found that young, helmetless and often intoxicated e-scooter riders were seen in Helsinki's emergency services at much higher rates than cyclists, highlighting a critical safety gap in urban mobility.

Published: 01 August 2025, 09:40

Fast food, gadgets and zero greens: a direct path to health problems in teenagers

When a cheeseburger costs less than a bowl of strawberries, it's clear that the odds of making a healthy choice are inherently unequal—especially for teenagers.

Published: 31 July 2025, 16:09

Alcohol abuse increases the risk of unwanted pregnancy

A new study has found that among women with a strong desire to avoid pregnancy, those who drank heavily had a 50% higher risk of becoming pregnant than those who drank moderately or not at all.

Published: 31 July 2025, 12:53

Firefighters have increased risk of developing many types of cancer

Firefighters work hard to save lives, but in the process they put their own lives at increased risk for skin, kidney and other cancers, a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds.

Published: 31 July 2025, 10:06

Genes and impulsivity raise risk of early drinking in teens

Teen alcohol use risk isn't just driven by peer pressure or curiosity, according to a study led by researchers at Rutgers University.

Published: 30 July 2025, 18:24

Living by the ocean can extend life, but living by a river isn't necessary: new study

Living near the ocean isn't just beautiful, it's also good for your health, according to researchers at Ohio State University.

Published: 29 July 2025, 09:46

Changes in female body odor during ovulation trigger measurable reactions in men

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have studied how female body odor can influence male behavior. They found that certain aromatic compounds in female body odor increase during ovulation and can subtly influence male perception.

Published: 28 July 2025, 20:24