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Your gut bacteria may harm your blood sugar levels

Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes. In a new study, researchers have discovered how gut bacteria...

Scientists find new treatment for chronic neuropathic pain

University at Buffalo researchers who previously discovered how chronic neuropathic pain arises in the brain have now developed a treatment to block it. They found...

Researchers find new drugs to combat prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers have found new drugs which inhibit the activity of a protein linked to prostate and other cancers. The finding provides...

Cheese may offset your blood vessel damage from salt

In a new study, researchers found that antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high salt in the...

Strange eating habits may be signs of autism

A recent study from Penn State College of Medicine showed that unusual eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be tested for...

New bathroom scale could benefit people with heart failure

“Good morning. Bill. Please. Step onto the scale. Touch the metal pads.” The device records an electrocardiogram from Bill’s fingers and - more importantly...

Foods to avoid when you have the flu

When you have the flu, it may seem like nothing can make you feel better (or worse). However, relief may come from an unexpected...

How to taper off opioid drugs safely

Many healthcare providers today try to avoid administering or prescribing opioid pain medications when possible because of the narcotics’ addictive properties. But for some patients,...

Bowel cancer screening can save your life

In a new study, researchers have demonstrated bowel cancer screening can help to reduce the number of bowel cancer deaths by up to 45%. The...

Researchers find new causes of gum disease and tooth decay

Tooth decay and periodontitis, also known as gum disease, are among the most common diseases around the world. But unlike many other well-known diseases, how...