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This new finding may improve treatment for gout

In a new study, researchers used a method called genome-wide association to illuminate the genetic underpinnings of high serum urate, the blood condition that...

This pair of drugs may help treat heart disease

In a new study, researchers found promise in combining two new classes of medication into a treatment regimen for patients with heart disease. Currently, a...

This new test for thyroid cancer may prevent unnecessary surgery

In a new study, researchers have developed a new test for thyroid cancer that is faster and about two-thirds more accurate than the diagnostic...

Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found a strong link between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer. The result is from the first...

These 4 cardiac rehab myths could harm your heart health

If you’ve had heart surgery or another heart-related procedure, cardiac rehab is most likely an important part of your recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically...

5 things women under 40 need to know about breast cancer

Breast cancer is rare for women under 40. So, a breast cancer diagnosis can be shocking news for a young woman to hear. “Breast cancer in...

This high-protein plant food may protect your blood sugar

Duckweed has been consumed for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia, where it is known as “vegetable meatball” due to its high-protein content—more than...

Millions of people taking aspirin without clear benefit

Many people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isn’t advised for everyone. A survey found that about...

New breath test for opioids may benefit people with chronic pain

In a new study, researchers report that a new test can detect opioids in a person’s breath. They say the breath test could be useful...

This stuff in your gut may trigger pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers found certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, expand their population more than a thousand-fold, and encourage...