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An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar — even better than following the Mediterranean diet.

Gases excreted by the skin might one day help monitor our health, early lab experiments suggest.

To prevent babies from inheriting rare, potentially fatal diseases, a variation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) uses genetic material from three people.

About 75% of more than 1,850 sunscreen products evaluated offer inferior sun protection or have worrisome ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research and advocacy group which just issued its 16th annual Guide to Sunscreens.

New research shows that a small portion of takotsubo syndrome or “broken heart” heart failure patients actually have “happy heart syndrome,” occurring after joyful life events.

A new report reveals two experimental vaccines show promise protecting against the “mono” virus, which also causes cancer and has been implicated as a potential trigger of MS.

Three children in Indonesia have died of acute hepatitis, bringing to four the global death toll in the mysterious worldwide outbreak of the liver disease.

London Burger King went with a meatless menu for a month at its flagship storefront in Leicester Square, London. An unnamed UK Burger King spokesperson called the experiment a success, with lines wrapped around the block.

How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.

Is it a club drug or an antidepressant? Ketamine has been available for pain relief for years. Now it may be a breakthrough for treating severe depression.

***Content Warning: The following news release includes descriptions and discussion about child abuse and may be triggering for some readers. Research Highlights: The likelihood of developing high cholesterol – a risk factor for heart disease and …

DALLAS, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults: people who have a history …

DALLAS, martes 26 de abril del 2022 – El martes, el Grupo Especial de Servicios Preventivos de los EE. UU. (USPSTF, del inglés U.S. Preventive Services Task Force) publicó sus recomendaciones finales sobre el tratamiento con dosis bajas de aspirina …

DALLAS, April 25, 2022 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S. Simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms.[1]  As everyone everywhere s ready to celebrate their mothers, the American Heart …

DALLAS, April 25, 2022 — La enfermedad cardiovascular es la causa principal de muerte materna en los EE. UU. La enfermedad cardíaca es, sencillamente, el asesino no. 1 de las madres nuevas. [1]  Mientras la gente por todas partes se prepara para …

DALLAS, April 24, 2022 — Scientific research teams in California and Colorado have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to study ways to improve pediatric heart transplant outcomes. These two research awards mark the latest round of funding for a…

Research Highlights: An analysis of health and dietary data for more than 8,500 pregnant women found that greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style eating plan was associated with a lower risk of preeclampsia, which is a pregnancy complication…

Statement Highlights: It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage, and heart disease is the leading …