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Body inflammation may help predict depression severity

In a new study from Rice University, researchers found that bodily inflammation after the death of a spouse can predict future depression. Prior research has...

This personality trait linked to heart attack death, study finds

In a new study from the University of Tennessee, researchers found that heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could be putting their...

Is it normal aging or early signs of dementia?

Misplacing keys. Forgetting names. Struggling to find the right word. Walking into a room and forgetting why. Are these early signs of dementia? Or normal...

Blood sugar problems may increase liver disease

There are no approved drugs to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. But in a new study from Duke Health, researchers found that controlling blood sugar...

Processed foods may hold key to rise in autism

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that processed foods may contribute to autism. This is a big step closer to showing the...

Most cancers are caused by these 5 things

Many things can contribute to cancer, including genetic factors and lifestyle factors. It is known that an unhealthy lifestyle can cause many types of cancer. For...

This heart drug may help lower arthritis risk

In a new study from the University of Nottingham, researchers found commonly used beta blocker heart medicine may also reduce the risk of knee...

Sugar-free energy drinks may harm your health

In two new studies from Curtin University, researchers found that excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, may cause big damage to brain...

Widely used painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, sleep and bodyweight

Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks. Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...

This diabetes prevention program may increase your lifespan

In a new study from West Virginia University, researchers found that taking part in a year-long diabetes-prevention program supports the addition of 4.4 quality-adjusted...