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New treatment for cholesterol circumvents statins

For those of us with high cholesterol, there are two options: changing your diet, or opting for a statin. Some of us might need to do both. Though medications have come a long way, there are those...

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Why your productivity fluctuates, according to scientists

Some days, you wake up on the right side of the bed. A new study from researchers in Canada indicates that simply feeling sharp can snowball into a day of efficiency, reaping a tidy extra 40 minutes of...

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Exposure to pesticides associated with increase in cancer

For farmers, gardeners and agricultural enterprises, pesticides present a solution to the problem of a centuries-old conflict between insects and crops. World populations continue to grow, and the...

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Obesity impacts men, women differently

While we won’t trot out the tired adage detailing how women are from Venus and men are from Mars, there is no denying differences between the two sexes. And, beyond stereotypical quirks distinct to...

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Using magnesium for better sleep? Here’s what you should know.

Getting regular, quality sleep can be a challenge. For better or worse, there’s a thriving market of supplements to help. One of the most popular sleep supplements is magnesium, an essential mineral...

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Lung cancer risk might be tied to produce, study suggests

Eating your fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest ways to care for your health. But new research suggests we might need to pay a little more attention to how these nutritional staples are grown....

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Loneliness might not result in decline, study suggests

Despite being touted as a surefire means of adding to one’s risk of dementia, loneliness might not actually be the driver of cognitive decline we believe it to be. A robust study from the Taylor and...

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Study: Surviving cardiac arrest less likely at night

The odds of surviving cardiac arrest drop like the setting sun as day turns to night. Cardiac arrest is always a medical emergency, regardless of the time of day. Mere seconds count. A new study,...

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Weight-loss drugs offer surprising benefits beyond the waistline

A class of weight-loss medications known as GLP-1s has revolutionized the ongoing battle against the waistline. GLP-1s are drugs that mimic a natural gut hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, which...

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Live near a highway? An air purifier could be your new best friend.

For those who live near highways and are nearing the big 4-0, listen up. A new study from the University of Connecticut and Tufts University has found that adults over 40 who live near highways...

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Shutting off the brain’s ‘pain switch’

Chronic pain is a costly condition in the United States. Affecting one in four adults, its annual tab is estimated to be more than $722 billon paid in a combination of medical bills and lost work time....

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Millions are swapping doctor visits with health advice from AI

A chatbot a day keeps the doctor away — or so it seems for millions of Americans, according to a new survey from the West Health-Gallup Center. The survey polled 5,500 American adults and found that...

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Outdoor pet cats just as likely to bring home pathogens as ferals

Look what the cat dragged in. It isn’t pretty. Our beloved pet felines, when allowed to wander outdoors, can bring home parasites and pathogens aplenty. Some of those can cause health problems for...

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Could meat decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s?

As kids, we all remember the phrase “eat your veggies.” Now, new research from Sweden suggests there might be a little wiggle room. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, discovered that eating...

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ARCHIVE: Venom & Vets: An Update on Snake Bites in Pets

Quick bites, fast action. Snake bites are one of the most common occurrences in veterinary hospital emergency rooms through the summer months, and prompt medical attention can make the difference...

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Study: Yaks might hold key to multiple sclerosis cure

A cure for neurodegenerative diseases might be frolicking through the mountains. New research from Shanghai Jiao Tong [Jyeow-tong] University identified a genetic mutation in yaks, the long-haired...

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Study: Some on weight-loss drugs quit without regaining pounds

We are in the midst of a weight-loss revolution. Drugs with the active ingredients semaglutide or tirzepatide have allowed millions of people to lose significant amounts of weight. These drugs work by...

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A simple guide to strength

There are pushups, pirouettes and pumping iron. Calisthenics, curls and CrossFit. Whatever your preferred form of exercise or work-out style, there’s bound to be something that strikes your fancy. And...

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Weight loss drugs might help heart heal

Since its FDA approval in December 2017, Ozempic, an injectable semaglutide originally intended for use by those with diabetes, has taken the world of weight loss by storm. Now, as the number of people...

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Blood tests can catch liver disease before symptoms

Of the human body’s many organs, the liver is arguably one of the hardest workers. This 3-pound whirlwind in the upper right abdomen handles 500 jobs, including filtering more than 250 gallons of blood...

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