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‘Tough times don’t last, but tough people do’ – like this survivor of a...

Vandna Mittal loved dancing and snowboarding. She played varsity tennis and took honors classes at her high school in Redlands, Calif. When a headache disrupted...

This study creates a new vaccine for rheumatoid arthritis

In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers developed an experimental vaccine that shows strong promise in preventing rheumatoid...

Survivor copes with aftermath of massive heart attack

Gabby McManus awoke in the middle of the night with severe heartburn and feeling like there was a huge weight on her shoulders. It was...

Two doses of vaccines cannot fully against Omicron

In a new study from the University of Hong Kong, researchers found that most individuals after being given two doses of the vaccine (either...

Too much time on a computer, watching TV, reading can raise your stroke risk

In a new study from the University of Calgary, researchers found adults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time...

These two existing drugs could help treat COVID-19, studies find

In a recent study published in The Lancet, McMaster University researchers found an inexpensive repurposed drug called fluvoxamine can save the lives of COVID-19 patients...

There’s no place like home… to track blood pressure

In a new study from Kaiser Permanente Washington, researchers found adults who needed to track their blood pressure regularly to confirm or refute a...

Omicron infection may help prevent delta variant, study shows

In a new study from the Africa Health Research Institute, researchers found people infected with the omicron variant may have stronger immune protection against...

Starchy snacks may increase your heart disease risk

In a new study from Harbin Medical University, researchers found eating starchy snacks high in white potato or other starches after any meal was...

Many younger adults with diabetes in COVID-19 miss medical care

In a new study from Monash University, researchers found young adults with diabetes are most likely to report having missed medical care during the...