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Instant death from heart attack common in people who do not exercise

In a new study, researchers found that an active lifestyle is linked to a lower chance of dying immediately from a heart attack. The research...

6 FDA-approved drugs show promise against COVID-19

In a new study, researchers discovered that 6 drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for other diseases could be repurposed...

Microwaves may make face masks really reusable

It has been widely reported that access to respirators and surgical face masks has become restricted in many facilities over the course of the...

Aspirin may boost pregnancy chance for women with past miscarriages

Low-dose aspirin therapy before conception and during early pregnancy may increase pregnancy chances and live births among women who have experienced one or two...

Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 in human sweat, shows study

New study adds to a small but growing consensus that trained medical scent dogs can effectively screen individuals who may be infected with the...

Older adults with ‘prediabetes’ seldom get full-blown diabetes

Older adults classified as having “prediabetes” due to moderately elevated measures of blood sugar usually don’t go on to develop full-blown diabetes, according to...

Coffee may help reduce the risk for heart failure

Drinking one or more cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of heart failure, according to new research. But only if it's caffeinated. The...

This painkiller may affect your liver health much more than expected

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that the popular painkiller ibuprofen may have stronger effects on the liver than previously thought. The...

How to tell panic attack or heart attack

Chest pain. A racing heart. Shortness of breath. Sweating. They’re all signs of a heart attack. They’re also signs of a panic attack. But while panic...

How to stay active for a healthy heart

Several factors affect your heart health, with physical activity being one of the most important. Your heart is a muscle, and just like your biceps...