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Shorter people are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found being short is linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, tall stature is linked to...

Intensive blood pressure-lowering treatment may reduce falls

In a new study, researchers found adults who received more intensive treatment to lower their blood pressure were less likely to experience drastic blood...

Aspirin may not benefit healthy people over 70

In a new study, researchers found low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, even in those at the highest...

Coming off chronic opioid prescriptions may bring dangerous health risks

In a new study, researchers found patients coming off opioids for pain were three times more likely to die of an overdose in the...

This drug may make pancreatic cancer chemotherapy more effective

In a new study, researchers found a new drug may help enhance the effect of chemotherapy on pancreatic cancer. The research was conducted by a...

This healthy food may lower heart attack, stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from a...

This dance could help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found native Hawaiians who incorporated their cultural dance of hula into a blood-pressure-lowering program lowered their blood pressure more...

Migraine headaches linked to higher risk of dementia

In a new study, researchers found migraines are linked to a higher risk of dementia. The research was conducted by a team from the University...

Two common dietary supplements may protect against heart disease, stroke

In a recent study from West Virginia University, scientists found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease and stroke. They...

This new app may help you take control of migraine

Have you ever had a migraine? A migraine is a headache that causes a throbbing pain on one or both sides of your head. Migraines can...