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The prostate prognosis: Don’t ignore an uncomfortable problem

Most men probably don’t like thinking about their prostates, but it’s worth doing once in a while. Problems with the small gland are common in...

Current antiviral drug still can fight Omicron variant

Scientists from Rutgers found an antiviral drug used to treat SARS-CoV-2 remains effective against the newest variants of the evolving virus. They found that the...

1 in 7 people with diabetes test their blood sugar too often, study finds

For more than 29 million Americans with type 2 diabetes, testing their blood sugar is just part of daily life. Scientists from the University of...

Daily aspirin may not benefit healthy older people

A recent study found that, for healthy older adults, taking a low-dose aspirin each day didn’t extend life or prevent a first heart attack...

Common medications for anxiety: What to know

Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. There are many ways to treat anxiety, and you should work with a health...

Vaccinated people get very mild breakthrough COVID infections

In a recent study published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, researchers found breakthrough COVID infections very mild for vaccinated people. They found that vaccinated adults...

Common causes of heart attacks you need to know

The most common cause of a heart attack is coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease. This is when your...

Many people report neuropathy pain after COVID-19

Scientists from Washington University found many people who got COVID-19 in the early months of the pandemic experienced peripheral neuropathy—pain, tingling, and numbness in...

Increase your muscle strength to reduce diabetes risk

Scientists from Iowa State University found that building muscle strength may offer a way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. They found that...

COVID-19 infection may make people age faster

In a recent study published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers found that compared to healthy people, patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had strongly increased levels...