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This type of yoga may benefit people with dementia

In a new study, researchers found chair yoga more effective than music therapy in older adults with dementia. The research was conducted by a team...

Yale scientists develop new drug to treat metabolic syndrome

In a new study, researchers found a new drug developed at Yale could reduce a host of symptoms linked to metabolic syndrome. Metabolism syndrome is...

Popular opioid pain drug may make your blood sugar unhealthy

Since its approval in 1995, opioid tramadol has become a widely prescribed remedy for osteoarthritis and other pain indications. It presents a lesser risk for...

Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death

Not getting enough sleep may put some people at risk for much more than being drowsy the next day, a new study says. Middle-aged people...

This uncommon weight loss surgery better reduces diabetes

For people with obesity, a procedure rarely performed in the US more effectively eliminates type 2 diabetes than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a small study...

This daily supplement may decrease your risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found people who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in clinical studies had lower risks of heart disease compared with...

Researchers discover how to prevent and reverse multiple sclerosis

In a new study, researchers found a new way to prevent and reverse multiple sclerosis. The research was conducted by a team from the Boston...

Do you have a high risk for peripheral artery disease?

Marked by decreased blood flow in the legs due to narrowing — or even complete blockage — of arteries, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more...

6 things every woman should know about heart health

Heart disease is the nation's leading killer of women. But paying attention to risk factors and living a healthy lifestyle can help keep heart...

Researchers discover a new treatment for tooth repair

Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialized cell types throughout the body—including in teeth. In a recent study from...