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Study finds link between obesity and tinnitus

A new study has found that obesity may increase the chances of having tinnitus—a condition where people hear ringing or buzzing in their ears....

Can vitamin C help protect your lungs from dirty air?

Air pollution is a serious problem that affects the air we breathe every day. It comes from things like traffic, bushfires, and dust storms. These...

What you need to know about “stomach flu” and how to stay safe

Norovirus, sometimes called the “stomach flu” or “winter vomiting bug,” is spreading in California and other parts of the United States. Even though it's...

Is your heart on holiday overdrive? Cardiologist warns of seasonal heart risks

Twinkling lights, family gatherings and holiday cheer often come with indulgent meals and celebratory drinks. But cardiologists at Houston Methodist are sounding the alarm on...

Hearing loss and tinnitus linked to poorer mental and social health

A new study from China has found that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are linked to worse physical, mental, and social health in...

Healthy heart habits help cancer survivors live longer, study finds

A new study from Italy shows that healthy habits that protect your heart can also help people live longer after a cancer diagnosis. This means...

Plant compound boosts treatment for aggressive blood cancer

A natural compound called forskolin may offer new hope for patients with a dangerous form of leukemia known as KMT2A-rearranged Acute Myeloid Leukemia (KMT2A-r...

A simple blood test may prevent colon cancer from coming back

A new study published in JAMA Oncology shows that a simple blood test could help doctors decide which colon cancer patients may benefit from...

Bone drugs may reduce chronic pain, study finds

A new study suggests that medicines used to treat osteoporosis might help relieve pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but only...

Your gut holds the key to treating obesity and diabetes

A new study has found that tiny molecules produced by gut bacteria may help explain how our bodies manage sugar and fat—and could lead...