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U.S. life expectancy decreased again in 2021, study finds

Scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University found that life expectancy in the United States dropped in 2021. This continues a troubling trend that began in the...

This diet may improve heart health, even with red meat

Scientists from Purdue University found that eating a Mediterranean-style eating pattern improves heart health, with or without reducing red meat intake, as long as...

This treatment could help people with COVID-19 recover faster

In a recent study published in Advanced Science, researchers found metabolic activator treatment can reduce recovery time by as many as 3.5 days in people...

Liver cancer prevention: What you need to know

Liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. The liver is one of the largest organs...

People over 50s may develop this disease after COVID-19

Scientists from GSK in Belgium found that adults aged 50 years or older, those with a COVID-19 diagnosis have an increased risk of developing...

7 things may increase risk of high blood cholesterol

An unhealthy lifestyle is the most common cause of high “bad” LDL cholesterol or low “good” HDL cholesterol. However, genes that you inherit from your...

This type of tai chi may boost stroke recovery

Scientists found a seated form of traditional martial art can help stroke survivors regain strength and balance and help relieve depression symptoms as well...

Quitting smoking can give you 5 more healthy years if you have heart disease

Scientists from Amsterdam University found that smoking cessation adds the same number of heart disease-free years to life as three preventive medications combined. They found...

Exercise could reduce your bowel cancer risk

Scientists from Newcastle University found exercise could reduce bowel cancer risk in humans. They found that physical activity causes the cancer-fighting protein, interleukin-6 (IL-6), to...

Why people with type 2 diabetes should consider eating ginger

Scientists found evidence for ginger as traditional therapy for blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes. The research is published in Medicine (Baltimore)...