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Nearly a third of American adults have heartburn every week

In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a digestive disorder that causes heartburn and other uncomfortable symptoms, may affect nearly...

This genetic score could detect stroke risk from birth

In a new study, researchers have shown that genetic data obtained from a single blood draw or saliva sample can identify individuals at a...

This nutrient may reduce obesity-linked inflammation

In a new study, researchers found that glutamine could help people with obesity reduce inflammation of fat tissue and reduce fat mass. They also show...

Scientists discover real cause of type 2 diabetes, and how to reverse it

In a new study, researchers have discovered that that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering type 2 diabetes. Importantly, this means that...

Eating chili pepper may protect you from a heart or cerebral attack

In a new study, researchers found that eating chili pepper could cut down the risk of death from a heart or cerebral attack. They found...

Why your first battle with flu matters most

In a new study, researchers found that how successfully a person can fend off the flu depends not only on the virus' notorious ability...

Cholesterol in eggs may increase heart disease risk, this study shows

Currently, egg consumption in the U.S. is rising. In 2017, people ate an average of 279 eggs per year, compared with 254 eggs in 2012,...

Night shift work may cause type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that exposure to a light-dark cycle that mimics the schedule of human shift workers could change insulin sensitivity...

Scientists find new way to help people with chronic pain, depression

In a new study, researchers found that patients with chronic pain and depression who participated in medical group visits to learn mindfulness techniques were...

When it comes to cancer risk, not all processed meats are same

In a new study, researchers have questioned the World Health Organisation’s blanket classification of processed meat as carcinogenic. They found big evidence gaps between processed...