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This method can reduce risk of drug interactions in older people

An estimated one in six older adults in the United States who take multiple prescription drugs risk major drug-drug interactions and other adverse drug...

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here’s what the science says

Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one remedy may be right under your nose. Chewing has benefits for brain...

Former Grand Slam champion wants every tennis court to have an AED, someone trained...

If you're looking for a tennis court anywhere in the country, the "Find a Place to Play" page on the United States Tennis Association's...

People should get more rehab therapy after stroke, study suggests

In a study from UCLA, scientists found many patients don't receive much rehabilitation therapy following a stroke, despite strong evidence that higher amounts can...

Vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk in people with prediabetes

In a review study from Tufts Medical Center, scientists found that higher vitamin D intake was linked to a 15% decreased risk of developing...

Relationship may help people control blood sugar, study finds

In a study from Luxembourg and Canada, scientists found people living with a spouse seem to have a higher likelihood of being healthy in...

Scientists find new way to prevent the common cold

In a study from Northeastern University, scientists found a new way to prevent the common cold (and maybe COVID-19). They focused on the crucial question...

Scientists find a new way to predict cancer risk in people

People can lower their risks of getting many common kinds of cancer by making healthy choices. Screening tests can find some cancers early when treatment...

Scientists find a hormone benefiting people with common fatty liver disease

A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and elsewhere found growth hormone improves liver health in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by...

Common heartburn drugs can make tuberculosis treatment faster

In a study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, scientists found that over-the-counter drugs commonly used to treat heartburn could shorten the treatment...