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Apr 2026
Irregular bedtimes double heart risk for those getting below 8 hours
Irregular sleep timing significantly impacts heart health, with inconsistent bedtimes linked to a higher risk of major cardiovascular events over a decade.
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6
Apr 2026
Study reveals bile as reservoir for microplastics in humans
Plastic pollution has become one of the defining environmental issues of modern life, and microplastics are now known to enter the body through food, drink, and air.
6
Apr 2026
Inuit communities urge policy changes to address tuberculosis epidemic
Tuberculosis rates for Inuit living in Nunavik, the Inuit lands in northern Quebec, are 1000 times greater than among non-foreign-born Quebeckers, and underresourcing of local health care adds to hardship from the disease, found new research published in CMAJ.
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Apr 2026
Rail expansion alone does not guarantee lower medical costs
Japan's transition to a super-aged society is intensifying pressure on healthcare and social security spending.
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Apr 2026
Narcissism shows complex, nuanced effects on long-term relationship satisfaction
New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time.
3
Apr 2026
Low birthweight increases stroke risk independent of adult BMI
In new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May), researchers show an increased risk of stroke in young adulthood for children of low birthweight, independent of their body mass index (BMI) as young adults or gestational age at birth.
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Apr 2026
Identity cohesion linked to better mental health in marginalized groups
People of color who are also part of sexual and gender minority groups face unique challenges shaped by overlapping forms of discrimination. While much research has focused on the mental health risks they experience, far less has explored how people of these multiple identities build strength and resilience.
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Apr 2026
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that leads to muscle weakness and wasting, but also affects the brain, the gastrointestinal tract and the heart.
3
Apr 2026
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual's health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide.
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Apr 2026
Injectable microgels reduce surgical bleeding risk in infants
Biomedical researchers have designed an injectable microgel to help reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal model, the engineered microgel reduced bleeding by at least 50%.
