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Caring for your heart is critical during winter

We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead. As the temperatures inevitably...

This common diet may increase skin inflammation

In a new study, researchers found that a Western diet rich in fat and sugar may lead to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. The...

Being taller at a young age may lower dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that men who are taller in young adulthood, as an indicator of early-life circumstances, may have a lower...

These 5 behaviors could help you prevent cancer

You can lower your risk of certain cancers with simple lifestyle changes. Learn how here. It’s estimated that human behavior causes 40 to 50% of cancer deaths...

Statin drugs may benefit people with high-risk prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers found that statins may help increase survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer. The research was conducted by a team...

Tai Chi may help reduce chronic back pain in older people

In a new study, researchers found that Tai Chi could improve chronic low back pain in adults over 65 years of age compared to...

Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment get fewer treatments

People with mild cognitive impairment don’t always receive the same, established medical treatment that patients with normal cognitive functioning get when they have a...

Single HPV vaccine dose may be enough to prevent cervical cancer

In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing...

Red meat may increase your risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that eating two servings of unprocessed red meat, processed meat or poultry a week has been linked to...

Protecting your heart with a Mediterranean diet

With loads of trendy diets floating around, it’s hard to keep track of which ones to follow. But Sue Ryskamp, a registered dietician at the...