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This bone problem strongly linked to heart disease in women

In a new study from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, researchers found thin and brittle bones are strongly linked to women's heart disease risk,...

Drink coffee after breakfast, not before, for better blood sugar control

In a new study from the University of Bath, researchers found that a strong, black coffee to wake you up after a bad night's...

Why is COVID-19 so hard to treat?

In a new study from  Trinity College Dublin, researchers found that the COVID-19 virus has a unique infectious profile, which explains why it can...

Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters

In a new study from the University of Glasgow, researchers found that vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this...

This common antibiotic drug linked to higher heart attack risk

In a new study from the University of Dundee, researchers found why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart...

Higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may increase Alzheimer’s disease risk

In a new study from Uppsala University, researchers found that higher blood pressure at night than in daytime may be a risk factor for...

Risk for severe COVID-19 increases with your BMI above this number

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found the risk for severe COVID-19 leading to hospital admission and death is increased...

1 in 3 Americans lacks a basic understanding of skin cancer

In a new survey from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), researchers found that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety...

This drug could help lower breast cancer risk with less side effect

While the drug tamoxifen reduces the risk of developing breast cancer and prevents recurrence, the side effects cause many women to discontinue their treatment. In...

This common nutrient may be key to better diabetes treatments

Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases. Around 300,000 adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in Scotland and it is estimated...