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How your gas stove might be worsening asthma

When we think about air pollution, we usually imagine car exhaust and smog outside. However, the air inside our homes can also be polluted, and...

Drinking coffee may lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, study finds

A new study suggests that drinking moderate amounts of coffee or consuming caffeine regularly could help protect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, such as...

Why is pain so exhausting

One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming. People with chronic pain can report being...

How the MIND diet could help prevent memory loss

A new study suggests that people who follow the MIND diet may have a lower risk of developing memory and thinking problems later in...

How COVID-19 may trigger or worsen diabetes

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered how COVID-19 can cause new cases of diabetes or worsen existing diabetes in infected individuals. Using a cutting-edge...

Eating berries, tea, and dark chocolate may help lower dementia risk, study finds

A new study has shown that eating foods rich in flavonoids—like berries, tea, red wine, and dark chocolate—may reduce the risk of developing dementia. This...

Antibiotic-resistant infections could cause 39 million deaths by 2050, study warns

A new study estimates that over 39 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide in the next 25 years. The research, published in The...

Scientists find big cause and warning signs of arterial blockage

Arterial blockages in the heart, commonly known as coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that supply your heart with oxygen and...

Understanding common causes of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a serious and often deadly disease that starts in the pancreas, an important organ located behind the lower part of the...

Understanding common causes of muscle weakness as we age

As people age, it's widely believed that losing muscle strength is a natural and unavoidable part of getting older. We often think that our...