PLOS Medicine

Health impacts of sleep quality and duration

17 clusters · 68 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Medical experts warn of morning habits that may reduce longevity

Medical experts emphasize that sleep is a critical biological repair process. For adults, achieving 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted, quality sleep is a physiological necessity for maintaining brain health and physical func

Nighttime light exposure and cardiac health research

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Nighttime light exposure linked to heart structural changes

Research published in the European Heart Journal indicates that nighttime light exposure may cause harmful changes to heart structure and function. Studies involving participants from the UK Biobank utilized wrist-worn s

Menopause management and women's health challenges

13 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Health insights on menopause brain fog and social anxiety

Medical experts and researchers continue to address the complexities of menopause and perimenopause management. Discussions highlight that symptoms such as mood changes, anxiety, memory loss, and insomnia are often influ

Health impacts of sedentary lifestyles and lifestyle habits

14 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Daily lifestyle habits linked to increased cancer and chronic disease risks

Research continues to highlight the severe health risks associated with sedentary behavior. Studies indicate that prolonged sitting is linked to increased cancer mortality, specifically regarding obesity-related and type

Maternal depression and child health risks

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Maternal prenatal depression linked to neurodevelopmental risks in children

Research studies have identified significant links between maternal depression and various health risks for children. A Rutgers-led study published in JAMA Network Open analyzed over 414,000 births in New Jersey, findin

Sleep duration, circadian rhythms, and biological aging

8 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Sleep duration linked to disease risk and orthosomnia

Recent research has clarified the physiological impacts of sleep patterns on biological aging, cardiovascular health, and disease risk. Building on findings regarding an optimal sleep window of 6.4 to 7.8 hours, a study

Nocturnal light exposure and cardiovascular risk

7 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nighttime light exposure linked to heart structural changes

Research continues to link nocturnal light exposure to significant cardiovascular and neurological risks. Building on previous findings that light exposure between midnight and 6 a.m. can increase heart attack or stroke

Global and pediatric diabetes trends and projections

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Pediatric type 2 diabetes rates rise significantly in Mexico

Research continues to highlight shifting demographic trends and environmental risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Data from the English National Diabetes Audit (2011–2024) confirms that while prevalence is decreasing in ad