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Waist fat may not always mean diabetes, study shows

We usually think that having a lot of belly fat can lead to type 2 diabetes. However, a new study from the University of...

Depression drugs may not help with chronic pain

Do you know someone who takes antidepressants for chronic pain? It's actually a pretty common practice. But, a recent study has found that most antidepressants...

Scientists find ketone bodies can boost immunity

Scientists at the Van Andel Institute, along with collaborators, have found that a metabolic by-product, more prevalent during fasting, could enhance the ability of...

New blood test could detect fatty liver disease more accurately

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that affects a lot of people, with nearly one-third of Europeans suffering from it. Simply put, it...

MIND diet has ‘short-term’ impact on cognitive function

The MIND diet is a way of eating that scientists believe could help your brain stay healthy as you age. This diet has a funny...

Home blood pressure monitoring could strongly lower heart disease burden

Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among American adults with hypertension could significantly reduce cardiovascular disease and lead to healthcare cost savings in the long...

Scientists find new way to treat vision loss caused by diabetes

Diabetes, a disease we often hear about, can lead to many health problems. One that might surprise you is that it can hurt your...

Researchers find new cause of multiple sclerosis

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have made significant progress in understanding how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) could trigger or worsen multiple sclerosis (MS). The...

Colorful diets can protect your heart: the power of carotenes

Heart problems are often caused by a condition called atherosclerosis. This condition happens when fat, especially the "bad" type of fat called LDL cholesterol,...

A step forward in fighting deadly pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a daunting adversary. Its late discovery and high mortality rate make it one of the leading causes of death from cancer. On...