Nurse warns repeatedly hitting snooze can disrupt sleep cycle and raise stress levels
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A US registered nurse says multiple alarms can worsen morning grogginess and spike cortisol; experts say consistent wake time and sleep hygiene may help
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England to ban sale of high‑caffeine energy drinks to under‑16s
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From January, drinks with more than 150mg of caffeine per litre will be illegal to sell to under‑16s amid concerns over sleep, concentration and obesity
Three Active Tuberculosis Cases Confirmed in Greater Portland, Maine; Officials Say Public Risk Low
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State health authorities are conducting contact tracing after three unconnected active tuberculosis diagnoses amid a national rise in cases
Illinois father allegedly kills 14-year-old daughter while trying to shoot bird
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Monroe County authorities say the man discharged a handgun inside to shoot a bird; the teen later died at a St. Louis hospital
Former England flanker Heather Fisher says wigs were thrown at her after alopecia left her bald
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Retired Red Roses player recounts abuse and calls for greater awareness of hair loss in women after sudden autoimmune-triggered alopecia
Expert Says Traits Associated With Psychopathy May Be Common Among Doctors, But Can Aid Care
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Dr. Max Pemberton wrote that detachment, ruthlessness and a 'carapace' developed in medical training can resemble psychopathic traits — and that those traits can both help and complicate patient care.
GPs can now prescribe a £1 pill to help prevent chronic kidney disease, experts say
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Chronic kidney disease affects more than 7.2 million Britons, causes tens of thousands of deaths annually and is straining NHS resources
American Heart Association updates blood pressure guidance as heart problems rise in under-40s
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New guidelines push earlier action and introduce a long-term risk calculator as experts warn younger people are increasingly affected by hypertension
Study Finds Some UK Plant-Based Dog Foods Provide Similar Nutrients to Meat-Based Diets
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Researchers say properly formulated vegan dog foods can be a 'healthy and viable' alternative, but call for long-term feeding studies