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Painful Side Effect of Statins Explained After Decades of Mystery - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/02 12:00:30

Painful Side Effect of Statins Explained After Decades of Mystery - ScienceAlert

Around 10 percent of people who take statins to lower cholesterol experience mysterious muscle pains, causing many to discontinue these potentially life-saving medicines.

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Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — here's why and how to start using it tonight - Tom's Guide
health 2026/02/02 11:06:30

Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — here's why and how to start using it tonight - Tom's Guide

A new study drawing from 47 million nights of sleep data has found that a simple sleep behavior rule can extend your life. Here’s what it is and how you can do it.

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Study Reveals a Turning Point When Men's Heart Attack Risk Accelerates - ScienceAlert
health 2026/02/02 11:01:39

Study Reveals a Turning Point When Men's Heart Attack Risk Accelerates - ScienceAlert

Screening for heart attack risk should be happening earlier for men, according to a new study that found the risk of cardiovascular disease starts climbing when men are in their mid-30s – significantly earlier than a similar trend is seen in women.

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Why does the same cold virus hit some people harder than others? The nose knows - CNN
health 2026/02/02 11:00:46

Why does the same cold virus hit some people harder than others? The nose knows - CNN

A new study suggests that people may experience the same virus differently based on how quickly the cells in their noses respond to the virus and contain it.

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For some with mental illness, it’s not always good to talk - Psyche
health 2026/02/02 11:00:00

For some with mental illness, it’s not always good to talk - Psyche

Well-meaning campaigns urge openness and conversation about mental health struggles. But there are those who cherish silence

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Are health influencers making us sick? - Nature
health 2026/02/02 10:54:10

Are health influencers making us sick? - Nature

Social media can help to raise awareness of health conditions — but the wealth of dubious information online might do more harm than good.

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