Health

Researchers found that heavy drinkers and binge drinkers had significant fat around the heart, compared with people who never drank alcohol. They also had fat around the liver and…
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The study, led by Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) in partnership with Vanderbilt University, found no COVID-19 symptom improvement in those taking the antidepressant…
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Rebutting conventional wisdom, a large Swedish study finds that most people with chronic acid reflux, or GERD, do not have a higher risk for developing cancer of the esophagus.…
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Women who had their ovaries removed between 46 to 49 years of age had a greater risk of arthritis and obstructive apnea, the study found. Photo by Gerd Altmann/Pixabay…
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1 of 2 | The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it has launched a program to help maintain access to free COVID-19 vaccines (pictured,…
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Researchers found that three months of talk therapy, assisted by carefully monitored doses of ecstasy (MDMA), worked significantly better than therapy alone. File Photo by Robin Van…
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The proportion of U.S. overdose deaths involving both fentanyl and stimulants jumped by more than 50-fold since 2010, from 0.6% in 2010 to more than 32% in 2021, a new study shows.…
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A new study found that about 60% and 56% of respondents with and without digestive diseases, respectively, reported loneliness. About 13% and 8% reported severe depression. Photo by…
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Among more than 563,000 people on Medicare, more than 17% traveled long distances to their neurologist, averaging 81 miles one way and 90 minutes travel time. Photo by…
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Study participants had a higher mood boost after talking to a stranger, even if they said they would prefer using their smartphone. Photo by ghcassel/Pixabay For a…
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