Wednesday 12 May 2021

Do Prescription Sleep Medicines Even Work?

tired woman in pain

A new study of middle-aged women finds taking the drugs for a year or longer may do little good.



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Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

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A new study looks at "pre-loss grief" for people whose family members had advanced cancer or dementia.



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Complementary and Alternative Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

When used under a doctor’s supervision, complementary therapies can make it easier to get through treatment for ovarian cancer. Here’s what you should know.



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Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

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A new study finds Neanderthals and ancient humans ate starchy foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.



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‘Sing, Mate, Die’: Why Do People Fear Cicadas?

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Throughout May and June, this batch of red-eyed creatures -- deemed “Brood X” -- will emerge by the billions after 17 years underground.



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