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Low-carb diet may reduce arthritis in the knee

Low-carb diet may reduce arthritis in the knee

In a new study, researchers found eating a low-carb diet could reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis, the most common arthritis in the knee. The finding...
Statins could cut heart disease risk by half

Statins could cut heart disease risk by half

In a new study, researchers found that cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could cut 50% risk of a second heart attack or stroke. However, most patients with...
Mindfulness may help people beat drug addiction

Mindfulness may help people beat drug addiction

In a new study, researchers found being mindful is key to recovering from substance addiction, such as opioid abuse and alcohol abuse. The findings suggest...
New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again

New video game training may help stroke patients move arms again

In a new study, researchers have developed a new video game-led training. This training helped people who survived a severe stroke regain their arm functions. The...
This common high blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest

Common high blood pressure drug linked to this heart disease

In a new study, researchers found a common drug for treating high blood pressure and chest pain is linked to a higher risk of...

People with high blood pressure should take this brain test

In a recent study, researchers found that people with high blood pressure should take a clock drawing test for detecting cognitive dysfunction routinely. The clock...

A new drug that could treat hair loss effectively

In a recent study, researchers from Columbia University found that 75% of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata had significant hair regrowth after...

This diabetes drug may harm your heart health

In a recent study, McGill researchers found that for people with type 2 diabetes, switching to sulfonylurea drugs is linked to a higher risk...
DASH can lower blood pressure as well as high blood pressure drugs

DASH can lower blood pressure as well as high blood pressure drugs

For the eighth consecutive year, the DASH Diet developed by National Institutes of Health is the  “best overall” diet among nearly 40 diets. Recent research...
What you should know about colon cancer and rectal cancer

What you should know about colon cancer and rectal cancer

Both colon cancer and rectal cancer are bowel cancer. Although the two cancers have common symptoms and risk factors, they are different in location. Karin Hardiman,...