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Steroid use may increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm disorder

Scientists from the University of Birmingham and their partners in Germany have found a troubling link between using anabolic steroids and an increased risk...

Warning signs alcohol is killing your liver

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It helps clean the blood, store energy, and break down substances...

Understanding autoimmune diseases: When your body turns against you

Your body’s disease defense system, called the immune system, goes to battle every day. It helps keep you healthy by fighting off viruses and...

Understanding different types of dementia and their symptoms

Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is...

Heart disease linked to lower physical activity 12 years before onset

A large study has found that adults who later develop heart disease start to become less physically active about 12 years before their diagnosis. This...

Why long COVID is strongly connected with chronic fatigue

In recent years, doctors and scientists have paid more attention to illnesses that last a long time after someone recovers from an infection. Two of...

Scientists find deep cause of obesity and diabetes in the brain

Obesity has become a serious health issue around the world. It affects over one billion people globally, including nearly 16 million people in Germany. Although...

Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...

High blood pressure alone can damage kidneys, study finds

A new study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that high blood pressure on its own—without other health problems like diabetes—can cause early...

Hidden hazards: Clearing out toxins in the home

Some hazards in the home are easy to see. Like a loose electrical socket. Or torn carpet on the stairs. But others are harder to...