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Why olive oil fat can help fight cancer

Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that some types of fat in our diet can help the immune system fight cancer...

Scientists cure diabetic heart damage in new research

Diabetes is well known for causing high blood sugar, but many people don’t realize that it can also seriously harm the heart. One of the...

This drug may be better than aspirin for heart disease prevention

A new study suggests that clopidogrel, a common blood thinner, may be better than aspirin at protecting people with heart disease from serious problems...

Cold homes may raise heart disease risk, study shows

A large study in Japan has found that the type of home older adults live in could affect their risk of dying from heart-related...

Even a little of this snack can raise your blood pressure, study finds

Many people love the unique taste of licorice, but new research from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even small amounts of it can...

How room temperature could affect your dementia risk

As the planet gets warmer, scientists are learning that climate change doesn’t just harm our physical health. It can also affect how well our...

Why many older people want to stop using cholesterol-drug statins

Statins are popular medicines that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors often prescribe them because they’ve been proven to work...

Common painkiller may raise heart risk in people with high blood pressure

Paracetamol is a medicine that many people take for pain relief. It’s often thought to be safer than other painkillers like ibuprofen, especially for people...

Hidden warning signs of pancreatic cancer you need to know

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer because it often grows quietly without clear symptoms. The pancreas is a small organ...

New pill could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity without common side effects

A team of scientists in Sweden has found a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could lower...