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After a Spouse's Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks

Print this page MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 — The death of a spouse can understandably bring sleepless nights. Now, research suggests those sleep troubles raise the odds of immune system dysfunction — which in turn can trigger chronic inflammation. For the surviving spouse, that could mean an increased risk for heart disease and cancer, though… Read More: After a Spouse's Death, Sleep Woes Up Health Risks »

Harvard’s Joe Allen explains health threat in Calif. wildfire smoke

“A lot of people think that as long as they are inside there is no exposure.” — Joe Allen, pictured above GAZETTE: How does the air quality in an area differ when there is a wildfire versus the air quality on a typical day? ALLEN: I think it’s helpful to put some numbers around it.… Read More: Harvard’s Joe Allen explains health threat in Calif. wildfire smoke »