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This weight loss surgery may lower heart disease risk

Bariatric surgery can be a difficult decision for treating obesity, as patients and their doctors weigh the risks and side effects of the procedure...

Reducing this in your diet may boost muscle health

In a new study from Tokyo Metropolitan University, researchers found that skeletal muscle satellite cells, key players in muscle repair, proliferate better in low...

Blood type does not affect COVID-19 risk, this study finds

In a new review study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found blood types have nothing to do with the risk of contracting severe COVID-19. They reviewed...

People who don’t do this may have instant death from heart attack

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally and prevention is a major public health priority. The beneficial impact of physical activity in stopping...

This drug can fully prevent symptomatic COVID-19 infections

In a recent study at the University of Virginia, researchers found that an antibody cocktail was able to block 100% of symptomatic COVID-19 infections...

This eye disease linked to higher risk of cognitive impairment

In a new study from Flinders University, researchers found a type of glaucoma called normal-tension glaucoma is linked to an increased risk of cognitive...

This common health problem may increase your dementia risk

In a recent study from UNSW Sydney, researchers found a link between the impact of hearing loss on cognitive abilities and increased risk for...

This stuff can block your body’s ability to clear bad cholesterol

In a new study from the University of Alberta, researchers found a long-sought link in the battle to control cholesterol and heart disease. They found...

Sugar is bad for your kid’s brain development

In a new study from the University of Georgia and elsewhere, researchers found that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs performance on...

Prioritizing who gets vaccinated for COVID-19 can save lives

Waiting for your turn can be frustrating, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. But in a new study from the University of California, Davis,...