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Big breakfast may protect mental health in people with heart disease

A new study suggests that when and what you eat may play a role in maintaining good mental health. Researchers in China found that heart...

Nearly 70% of frontotemporal dementia cases are misdiagnosed

A recent study by researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) has found that nearly 70% of patients suspected of having frontotemporal dementia (FTD) were...

New cancer vaccine could prevent kidney cancer recurrence

A new personalized cancer vaccine has shown encouraging results in preventing the return of kidney cancer after surgery. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute tested...

A safer way to treat inflammatory eye diseases

Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a serious complication that can occur after stem cell transplantation, where the donor's immune cells mistakenly attack the recipient's tissues....

Study shows a hidden cause of irritable bowel syndrome

A study from Cedars-Sinai suggests that gravity may play a key role in causing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), one of the most common digestive disorders in the...

This is the key to reducing heart attack and death risk in diabetes

A study from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a type 2 diabetes...

This weight-loss drug may improve heart health by reducing harmful fat

A study from UT Southwestern has found that liraglutide, a common weight-loss drug, may also benefit heart health by reducing two types of harmful...

This hormone may improve liver health in people with fatty liver disease

A study from Massachusetts General Hospital has found that growth hormone may help improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...

Study finds surprising cause of chronic inflammation

A new study from the University of South Australia has found that low levels of vitamin D may lead to higher levels of inflammation...

Scientists discover a new cause of gout

Gout is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a type of arthritis that happens when too much uric acid...