Can kids with heart disease play sports?
Historically, providers were restrictive in allowing children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to participate in youth sports, or even regular exercise.
More recently, practitioners have...
These 3 health problems linked to higher risk of arthritis
In a new study, researchers found that people with inflammatory bowel disease, Type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk of...
This thing drives development of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
In a new study, researchers found that inflammation drives the progression of neurodegenerative brain diseases and plays a major role in the accumulation of...
Scientists develop more effective HIV vaccine
In a new study, researchers found that an experimental HIV vaccine has reached an important milestone by eliciting antibodies that can neutralize a wide...
Opioid misuse may lead to lasting physical, mental problems
In a new study, researchers found older adults in the U.S. who suffer prescription opioid misuse are at a higher risk for physical and...
Legumes could boost your heart health, prevent high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and high blood...
Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce tooth decay
In a new study, researchers found that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of dental caries (cavities) in adults and...
Bacteria in your spit might play a role in heart disease
Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to a small study.
The finding...
This study solves an 80-year-old mystery of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a very difficult disease. The survival of pancreatic cancer patients is very low compared to other tumors.
Scientists really trying to understand...
What you should know about antibiotics
Antibiotics are facing an existential crisis less than a century after their introduction.
The bacteria-fighting drugs are becoming less effective as a result of their...
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In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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This popular painkiller may harm your blood sugar
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Popular high blood pressure drug may increase risk of bowel disease
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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