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Insomnia linked to higher risk of dementia, suicide, stroke and other major health issues: Study Original

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By Ava Tsapatsaris, Ashley Thomas Verified
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The findings do not prove that insomnia directly causes the health problems. Insomnia may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia and several mental health conditions, a new study finds. Researchers from Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland analyzed approximately 20 comprehensive review studies, involving millions of participants across multiple countries, to evaluate the impact of insomnia on health.
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What to know about frontotemporal degeneration after NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip's diagnosis Original

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By Allen Chang, Ava Tsapatsaris
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FTD is a common cause of early-onset dementia. ByAllen Chang, MDCM and Ava Tsapatsaris September 24, 2026, 5:43 PM In this Jan. 21, 2022, file photo, NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip poses on the red carpet prior to the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to worse health, study finds

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By Ava Tsapatsaris, Ashley Thomas
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Examples include packaged snacks, processed meat products and sugary drinks. ByAva Tsapatsaris and Dr. Ashley Thomas September 22, 2026, 6:35 PM Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher health risks, including death, according to a new study published in Family Medicine and Community Health. Researchers found that consuming higher amounts of ultra-processed foods increased the risk of heart disease, strokes, obesity, diabetes, depression and anxiety, digestive issues, and cancer.
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