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The dental cleaning schedule that fits the evidence
Twice a year is a default, not a prescription. carmannews health looked at the evidence on cleaning frequency by individual risk profile, and the…
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Sleep tracker accuracy: which devices really measure up
Compared against polysomnography, consumer sleep trackers vary widely — some are within 8% of clinical accuracy, others are essentially random. carmannews summarises the recent…
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Telehealth in 2026: where it works, and what to ask first
Telehealth is excellent for some conditions, useless for others, and outright dangerous for a few. The evidence by condition, with a five-question checklist for…
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The vitamin D test most people are getting wrong
The labs almost always test the wrong form, the reference range is poorly calibrated, and the supplementation advice that follows is often arbitrary. carmannews…
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Why your blood pressure reading at the doctor’s is wrong
"White-coat hypertension" is well documented but rarely accounted for. The home-monitoring protocol that gives a more accurate baseline, and which devices are worth trusting.
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Mental health apps with real peer-reviewed evidence
The app store lists thousands; only a handful have been studied in randomised trials. carmannews lists the ones with evidence, what the evidence shows,…
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How much exercise is enough, by age and goal
The 150-minutes-a-week guideline is a floor, not a goal. carmannews health translates the latest exercise research into specific minutes-per-week ranges by age and target…
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The protein intake math that applies to your body
"0.8 g/kg" is a survival baseline, not a target. carmannews summarises the recent literature on protein needs for active adults, older adults, and people…
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Eye strain and screen time: what 20-20-20 leaves out
The 20-20-20 rule helps but misses ambient lighting and blink rate, which optometrists say matter more. The fuller protocol fits in about three minutes.
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When a sore throat is something else: 5 red flags
Most sore throats are viral and resolve in 4–7 days. The red flags that warrant same-day evaluation are well established but not widely known.…