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So you think you can survive a heart attack? Nigel Lythgoe tells his story

Reality TV brought fame and fortune to Nigel Lythgoe. So, it's no surprise he can spin entertaining tales about the real-life drama he experienced with...

PTSD linked to higher risk of ovarian cancer

In a new study, researchers found women who experienced more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer...

People in the U.S. six times more likely to receive opioids after surgery

In a new study, researchers found patients in the United States are seven times as likely as those in Sweden to receive a prescription...

Hot yoga may help lower blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found taking hot yoga classes could lower blood pressure in people with elevated or stage 1 high blood pressure. The...

Hearing aids linked to lower risks of dementia, depression, falls

In a new study, researchers found older adults who get a hearing aid for hearing loss have lower risks of dementia, depression or anxiety...

Erectile dysfunction: Causes and common treatments

It is estimated that nearly half of men by age 50 experience some degree of erectile dysfunction in their lives. Although erectile dysfunction may not...

Common high blood pressure drugs may help lower your dementia risk

In a recent study from the University of Leipzig, scientists found that common high blood pressure drugs may help lower dementia risk. They suggest that...

Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

People with hand amputations experience difficult daily life challenges, often leading to lifelong use of a prosthetic hands and services. An electronic glove, or e-glove,...

Scientists find new drug to treat pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers have developed a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer. The new drug targets enzymes involved in the development of pancreatic...

Obesity is shifting cancer to younger people

In a new study, researchers found a shift in obesity-associated cancers to younger people. Typically, these cancers are diagnosed at higher rates among people older...