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Common drug for bladder issues may harm your heart

In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that a common drug used to treat overactive bladder...

This dieting method can effectively reduce inflammation

In a new study from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, researchers found intermittent fasting may not only be a hot dieting trend, but it...

What you need to know about pancreatic cancer

The pancreas is a gland located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It is an important organ that produces enzymes that help digest...

Depression and anxiety worsened during the pandemic, heart disease risk is higher

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it's also taken a toll on the country's mental...

Vegetable fat may decrease stroke risk, while animal fat increases it

In a new study from Harvard, researchers found eating higher total amounts of red meat, processed red meat and non-dairy animal fat increased the...

This stuff in blood may increase risk of liver cancer

In a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, researchers found that patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who have high blood iron...

40% of COVID-19 survivors have a new disability, study finds

In a new study from Monash University, researchers found six months after recovering from COVID-19 critical illness, one in five people had died, and...

Eating 2 or more servings of fish weekly may protect your brain health

In a new study from the University of Bordeaux, researchers found that healthy older people who eat two or more servings of fish a...

This study shows a new risk factor for severe COVID-19

In a recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, researchers found a protein that may critically contribute to severe forms of COVID-19. The...

Sometimes, the best treatment for high blood pressure is to wait

In a recent study from the University of Missouri, researchers found that a doctor’s decision not to intensify high blood pressure treatment is often...