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Scientists find a hormone benefiting people with common fatty liver disease

A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and elsewhere found growth hormone improves liver health in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by...

Common heartburn drugs can make tuberculosis treatment faster

In a study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, scientists found that over-the-counter drugs commonly used to treat heartburn could shorten the treatment...

Lifetime exposure to estrogen may reduce stroke risk

Scientists found people with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke.

What you need to know about XBB.1.5, COVID’s latest variant

A subvariant of Omicron, XBB.1.5 spreading fast and on track to be the country's most dominant version of the virus.

Loss of muscle in COVID-19 may harm you in the long run

The more muscle mass is lost during hospitalization for COVID-19, the greater the likelihood of developing persistent symptoms of the disease.

Scientists find who are more likely to get PTSD

Understanding one's susceptibility to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important. In a study from Tufts University, scientists found a brain marker that indicates vulnerability...

COVID infection and vaccination linked to heart disease

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai confirmed the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between...

How recognize, live with and prevent common heart rhythm disease

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the...

Scientists find a leading cause of death in children and young people in US

COVID-19 was the underlying cause of death for more than 940,000 people in the US, including over 1,300 deaths among children and young people...

Research shows new cause of artery hardening, kidney disease

For the longest time, clinicians have treated cardiovascular disease by focusing on diabetes and blood pressure control, reducing cholesterol using medications like aspirin and...