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This diet may strongly boost your gut health

In a new study, researchers found that a short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can strongly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake. The research...

Scientists find strong immune response following COVID-19 vaccination

In a new study, researchers found that 99% of people generate a robust immune response against COVID-19 after just one dose of the Pfizer...

Independent of cholesterol, this can raise risk of heart disease, high blood pressure

High cholesterol is the most commonly understood cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. But...

Scientists find new method to treat brain cancer

Most people relate cholesterol to heart health, but it is also a critical component in the growth and spread of brain cancer. In a new...

Newer diabetes drug can protect kidney and heart health

In a recent study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers found new evidence that sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors can benefit patients with diabetes...

Your immune system can build lasting defense after COVID-19

In a recent study at Rockefeller University, researchers found that those who recover from COVID-19 are protected against the virus for at least six...

This new drug could combat inflammatory diseases

Inflammation is our body’s natural reaction to infection. In the beginning, it helps you fight the infection—but too much inflammation is linked to a...

Weight loss surgery may strongly reduce cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of cancer—and especially obesity-related cancers—by as much as half in...

Planning for life after cancer

The end of cancer treatment signals the beginning of a new journey: survivorship. Navigating life after cancer may seem daunting. When treatment ends, physical and...

Doing this can prevent 2 million heart disease cases

In a new study, researchers found that about 2 million cases of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure might be prevented each year if...