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Common gout drug may help treat heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that a medicine long used to treat gout may provide fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the...

New drug combo offers hope for pancreatic cancer therapy

In a new study, researchers have identified a combination of two anti-cancer compounds that shrank pancreatic tumors. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved versions of...

This number could predict heart disease in people with diabetes

Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, and obesity is a major risk factor. BMI, a common measure of obesity, has been recently...

Younger people with diabetes more likely have psychological distress

In a new study, researchers found that age plays a critical role in the well-being of people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Younger patients...

Common muscle drug may harm cognitive function in people with kidney problems

In a new study, researchers found that many people with very low kidney function were admitted to the hospital with severe confusion and other...

Common testosterone supplements may increase men’s risk of blood clots

In a new study, researchers found that testosterone therapy may double a man's risk of suffering a potentially life-threatening blood clot. They found that men...

Taller people have higher risk of this heart problem

In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib. They found a strong link between...

More plants and less meat could cut your brain disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that sticking to a healthy diet with more plants and less meat in midlife could be associated with...

Using drug Tylenol during pregnancy linked to high autism, ADHD risk

In a new study, researchers found that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child’s risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

Researchers confirm one cause of most common pancreatic cancer

A recent study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has confirmed a cause of the most common type of pancreatic cancer. They...