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Scientists exploring how to beat heat for better sleep

by Isabelle Cortes - May 13, 2025 - 2:56pm

The human brain is very sensitive to heat, with higher temperatures raising the body's central thermostat and activating stress systems.

'Wake-up call': 1/3 of adults not doing enough physical activity

by Isabelle Cortes - June 26, 2024 - 6:33pm

Nearly a third of all adults are not doing enough physical activity, posing a growing threat to health across the world, a major study said.

What we know so far about surging respiratory illnesses in China

by Isabelle Cortes - November 26, 2023 - 11:38am

Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after COVID-19 first emerged in the country.

Monkeypox: Symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, vaccines

by Isabelle Cortes - July 29, 2022 - 3:01pm

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency at the weekend, as calls grow for swift action to stop the spread of the virus.

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