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This type of work may raise risks of diabetes, heart disease, stroke

About 17.7% of the U.S. labor force works outside the hours of 6 am and 6 pm. Shift workers are central to the travel, hospitality...

This therapy could effectively treat 90% of people with asthma

In a new study, researchers found that nearly 90% of the patients who took a six-week course of Chinese medicine formula for the treatment...

New blood test could help detect pancreatic cancer early

In a new study, researchers found that a blood test may be able to detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer in early...

High blood pressure at night may affect your brain

Most people’s blood pressure goes down during the night, which doctors call “dipping.” But for some people, especially those with high blood pressure, their nighttime...

Scientists find a non-invasive way to monitor diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that saliva could be used instead of blood to control diabetes. The test was developed as an alternative to...

This common brain disease could lead to dementia, stroke

Cerebral small vessel disease, or CSVD, is a brain disease that affects an estimated 11 million older adults in the U.S. CSVD is characterized by...

This toothpaste may help prevent heart attack, stroke by detecting plaque

In a recent study from Florida Atlantic University and elsewhere, researchers found Plaque HD®, a plaque identifying toothpaste, could strongly reduce high sensitivity C-reactive...

This ’cough chamber’ shows six feet not far enough for social distancing

In a new study, researchers found that two meters might not be far enough away if someone lets an uncovered cough loose in your...

People can get COVID-19 infection days before symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that people infected with the new coronavirus may start spreading the virus several days before they have any...

Autism in males linked to defect in brain immune function

In a new study, researchers found that many cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may result from problems in immune cells that normally work...