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Got COVID-19? Wait a few weeks for the updated booster

Experts say individuals recently vaccinated against or infected with COVID-19 should hold off for a few weeks before getting the newly approved, updated booster...

Common meds for arthritis, asthma may increase diabetes risk within days

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency. In a recent study, scientists...

Why you shouldn’t drink alcohol to manage pain

In a study from the University of Florida, scientists found that people who self-medicate pain with alcohol may be vulnerable to hazardous drinking, with...

New research makes a big breakthrough in diabetes treatment

In a recent study, scientists from Monash University found a pathway to the regeneration of insulin in pancreatic stem cells, a major breakthrough toward...

Drinking coffee linked to lower cancer risk in women

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that higher coffee consumption is linked with a lower risk of endometrial cancer, a type...

How to use physical activity to lower heart failure risk

Scientists from the University of Glasgow found that engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of developing heart failure. They did...

Combining cardio, resistance training best for people with breast cancer

Scientists from the University of Alberta found that regular exercise during and after chemotherapy improves the quality of life and reduces cancer-related symptoms. They confirmed...

Vitamin D and estrogen may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, stroke

Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. In a study from China, scientists found that this same...

This study finds why men die earlier than women

In a recent study, scientists from the University of Virginia found that the loss of the male sex chromosome as many men age causes...

Research shows a big cause for inflammation that damages arteries

In a recent study, scientists from New York University found that platelets are the trigger of an artery-damaging inflammatory response. Platelets are tiny, sticky cellular...