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Lean people with fatty liver have higher risk of heart disease than overweight people

Scientists from the University of Michigan found that those with a normal body weight with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are more likely to...

Improved fitness gave man chance to walk daughter down the aisle after heart attack

Justin Ballard of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, stared at the photos in disbelief. "Do I really look that big?" he thought. The pictures came from a joyous...

Common heartburn drug and depression drug may help treat COVID-19

In a recent study, scientists found that many COVID-19 survivors had chronic heartburn and took an inexpensive drug called famotidine, the key ingredient in...

This antibody can both prevent and treat COVID-19, study finds

Scientists from Scripps Research found an antibody dubbed J08 that seemed to be capable of both preventing and treating COVID-19. They examined the blood of...

Yale scientists find surprising risk factors for heart attacks

Scientists from Yale found which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack for men and women 55 years and younger. They discovered...

This disease is a strong predictor of pancreatic cancer

Scientists from Boston Medical Center found that people with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) were six times more likely to have had gallstone disease within...

Eating eggs in breakfast may control blood sugar, benefit people with diabetes

Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that eating eggs in breakfast may benefit people with type 2 Diabetes. They found that a high-fat,...

Can vitamin D help protect against COVID-19?

Recent studies have found that vitamin D supplements may help protect against COVID-19. Scientists from Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that patients with low...

Drinking electrolytes, not water, may help reduce muscle pain

Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps. They found that people who drank electrolyte-enhanced...

These healthy habits could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, help live longer

Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...