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These common habits may effectively protect your kidney health

About 10% of the world population suffers from some kind of chronic kidney disease. In 2017, more than 1.2 million people were estimated to have...

Chronic itch could mean high risks of sleep loss and heart disease

Many people suffer from a skin disorder known as chronic pruritic dermatosis, commonly referred to as “chronic itch.” In a recent study at Johns Hopkins...

How to have a healthy feast on this Thanksgiving holiday

The football teams taking the field on Thanksgiving will bring shrewd strategies and meticulous game plans to make sure they finish the day healthy...

68% of Americans lose sleep to drinking alcohol, study shows

Think twice before drinking that holiday nightcap. Sure, that late-night cocktail or final glass of wine or beer before bed may help you feel...

Age is no barrier to successful weight loss, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people...

Eating this fruit may help reduce facial wrinkles, study shows

Mangoes, like other orange fruits and vegetables, are rich in beta-carotene and provide antioxidants that may delay cell damage. In a new study, researchers found...

High-protein diet replacements may effectively help you lose weight

In a new study, researchers found that high-protein total diet replacements may be a promising nutritional strategy to combat rising rates of obesity. The research...

COVID-19 patients of all ages with obesity face higher risk of complications, death

People with obesity – regardless of age – are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and have higher risks for complications and death,...

Bursts of exercise can strongly boost your metabolic health

In a new study, researchers found that short bursts of physical exercise induce changes in the body's levels of metabolites that correlate to, and...

Healthy sleep habits may help reduce heart failure risk

In a new study, researchers found that adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other...