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Your gut bacteria may boost colon muscle health

In a new study, researchers found that micro-organisms in the gut support healthy digestion by helping nerve cells within the intestine to regulate the...

Scientists find new way to reverse type 2 diabetes and deadly liver disease

In two new studies, researchers found a new way to reverse type 2 diabetes and liver fibrosis. The research was conducted by a team at...

Persistent asthma linked to increased risk for heart rhythm disorder

People with persistent asthma could be at 1.5 times higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation than those without asthma,...

Why eating meatballs with tomato sauce is not a good idea

Carotenoids are plant pigments with antioxidant properties responsible for many bright red, yellow and orange pigments found in the produce aisle. These include compound lycopene,...

This diabetes drug may harm your heart health

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that rosiglitazone—a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—is associated with an increased risk of heart...

Very tiny doses of lithium may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that very low doses of a certain formulation of lithium may help stop symptoms of advanced Alzheimer’s disease...

Blood pressure swings may be an early sign of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart disease. They found that wide...

Eating keto diet for more than a week may lead to diabetes, obesity

In a new study, researchers found that a ketogenic diet only produces health benefits in the short term, but negative effects after about a...

Research shows a new way to detect liver cancer early

In a new study, researchers found a new method to detect liver cancer in its early stages using a targeted MRI contrast agent that...

This study shows a big cause of artery-damaging inflammation

In a recent study from New York University, researchers found that platelets are the trigger of an artery-damaging inflammatory response. Platelets are tiny, sticky cellular...