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This bra sticker could help spot early breast cancer

Breast cancer is a scary word. When it is found early, almost everyone can beat it. If it's found late, only about 1 in 4...

People with heart failure can step their way to better health

A study published in JACC: Heart Failure indicates that heart failure patients who raise their daily step count may experience health improvements over a...

New super antibodies can fight all COVID-19 variants, study shows

A team of international scientists has made an exciting discovery. They found some very strong antibodies that can fight against all known versions of...

DASH diet is perfect for your heart health

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, received a perfect score as the most heart-healthy...

Are people with diabetes more prone to ‘frozen shoulder’?

Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes your shoulder to be stiff and painful. It can make it tough to do simple tasks like...

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...