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High-dose vitamin D does not reduce risks for heart disease, cancer

Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not...

Aspirin linked to better bladder, breast cancer survival

Scientists from National Cancer Institute found that aspirin use may improve survival for bladder and breast cancer. The research is published in JAMA Network Open...

Anxiety in women may mask heart disease symptoms

Scientists from the University of Quebec found that women with an anxiety disorder may have less blood going to their hearts when exercising. In women...

These common chronic health conditions may double or triple your COVID-19 death risk

In a recent study from Penn State, scientists found that certain pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19. They confirmed that heart...

Scientists find an important cause of severe COVID-19

Scientists from Osaka University found that both neutralizing antibodies that protect against infection as well as infection-enhancing antibodies that increase COVID-19 infectivity. The research is...

Milk intake linked to higher risks of bone fracture, death

Scientists from Uppsala University found a high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead...

Flu vaccine may lower Alzheimer’s disease risk in older people

Scientists from UTHealth in Houston found that influenza vaccination is linked to a reduced Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk among older U.S. adults. The research is...

This fasting method linked to less severe COVID-19

Scientists from Intermountain Medical Center found routine periodic fasting is associated with a lower risk for hospitalization or death in patients with COVID-19. The research...

This study shows a major cause of leaky gut, fatty liver disease

Excessive consumption of fructose — a common sweetener in the American diet — can result in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is comparably...

An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay

Scientists from Pennsylvania State University found that eating one avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad...