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How ‘rogue’ immune cells may link cancer and autoimmune disease

A new study by scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has found something very interesting. It shows that some gene changes linked to...

Snake pee may help treat gout pain and kidney stones

If you’ve never had a reptile as a pet, you might be surprised to learn that many reptiles don’t pee like humans do. Instead...

Dental problems may raise stroke risk, study finds

Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than protect your smile—it could also help protect your brain. A new study has found...

Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds

A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...

Your daily orange juice could be helping your heart

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to severe COVID-19, death

Scientists from the Federal University of Bahia and elsewhere found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to severe COVID-19 and death. Vitamin D is both...

Vitamin C—but not vitamin E—linked to lower risk of heart failure in older men

Scientists from University College London have found that higher blood levels of vitamin C are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in...

Your eyes may show your heart health and how fast you are aging

A new study suggests that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may hold important clues about your heart health and how fast your...

This test could predict heart attack risk more accurately

A new analysis from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 suggests that a simple combination of three blood tests could help doctors identify...

Western diet may increase risk of vision loss in older people

Scientists from the University at Buffalo have found that people who follow a Western-style diet—high in red and processed meat, fried foods, refined grains,...