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Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care? - BBC

Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care? - BBC

Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.

The 6 Best Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Aren’t Oatmeal, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

The 6 Best Breakfast Foods to Help You Poop That Aren’t Oatmeal, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Oatmeal isn’t the only food that helps you poop. If you’re constipated, read on to learn about how these healthy breakfast foods help you stay regular.

Massage clients report bizarre flu-like reaction after popular spa treatment - Fox News

Massage clients report bizarre flu-like reaction after popular spa treatment - Fox News

Massage flu symptoms like soreness, fatigue and headaches are real, but experts debunk the popular claim that massages release toxins from the body.

Health officials seek woman seen handling rabid bat in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday - CBS News

Health officials seek woman seen handling rabid bat in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday - CBS News

Officials say that anyone who touched the bat should call 911 and ask to be connected to Animal Care and Control and contact their healthcare provider.

Opinion | Cancer patients shouldn’t have to cross oceans in search of a cure - The Washington Post

Opinion | Cancer patients shouldn’t have to cross oceans in search of a cure - The Washington Post

The United States and China should collaborate on cancer research, even amid strategic mistrust.

A common virus could nearly quadruple your odds of suffering new back problems - New York Post

A common virus could nearly quadruple your odds of suffering new back problems - New York Post

A new study from the Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada found an unexpected connection between a common virus and back problems.

A string of rare childhood cancer cases in this California suburb has the community on edge - cnn.com

A string of rare childhood cancer cases in this California suburb has the community on edge - cnn.com

Residents of Ladera Ranch have tallied cancer cases and raised concerns about pesticides in parks and playing fields. Scientists say proving a cause is complicated.

I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me. - The Washington Post

I’m a pulmonologist. Here’s why new wellness claims about nicotine worry me. - The Washington Post

Some wellness influencers are saying nicotine promotes cognition and longevity. Scientific studies, however, paint a more complicated picture.

Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk? - The Hill

Kidney disease of unknown origin spreads in US. Who is at risk? - The Hill

People with CKDu don't have the classic risk factors of kidney disease, like hypertension or diabetes.