Public Health

DAYLIGHT SAVING?

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Daylight Saving is helping folks out a heck of a lot less than most people think it is, so why not eliminate it once and for all?

MOMBIES

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These amazing moms dress as zombies each Halloween to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. 💕
Support their spooky-good cause and help bring hope to those affected.

GENDER LONGEVITY

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Why do most women live much longer than their male counterparts regardless of geographical location? Women are the leaders when it comes to extreme longevity, with all 10 oldest recorded people being female, while men’s maximum verified lifespans are several years shorter. Globally, the average life expectancy gap between women and men is between 5 and 7 years, though it varies by country.
For example:
In Japan: 87 (women) vs. 81 (men)
In the U.S.: 80 (women) vs. 74 (men)

WALKING WELL

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Are you one of those people who tends to walk around with your eyes fixed on the ground? Or maybe you know someone who constantly does this. Well, you may not have realised that it can actually tell us something about that person. One common perception is that they may be shy, but psychologists and movement researchers say the answer isn’t that simple, although it can be part of the story. Let’s see what the data says.

HOT AIR ALERTS

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Regular forecast updates are issued by the NWS on its website.

LUNG CANCER RISKS

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Scientifsts, from the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky, found that the molecule glycogen, which stores the simple sugar glucose, could potentially act as a driver of some types of lung cancer.

DNA CANCER THERAPY

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Professor Björn Högberg and his team at the Karolinska Institutet developed an innovative technology that utilizes a DNA-based nanostructure to shield the weapon until it reaches the tumor microenvironment. DNA-based cancer treatments aim to target and manipulate the genetic alterations that drive cancer growth.

HAPPY NATIONS

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The researchers at Gallup Polling have been Mapping Global Happiness by nations and these are the most recent findings in 2025.

AN ESSENTIAL LUXURY

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Many of my elder stateswomen and men say they wake up bright early these days glad to be alive. The
Consider the following informative overview of sleep, highlighting its complexity and essential role in public health. The lack of Medicaid coverage will kill more seniors, veterans and poor Americans than anything else.