Two new studies have discovered that a ketogenic diet may improve memory in old age as well as lengthen lifespan. A ketogenic diet is one in which carbohydrates are minimized …
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Researchers studying the genomes of more than a quarter million people have identified gene variations that apparently affect the risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and heart disease, two …
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A newly-discovered mutation within the immune system can, in certain cases, lead to life-threatening complications from chickenpox infections. For one in every 5,000 people that could lead to brain inflammation, …
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A recent study published in the American Medical Association’s JAMA Surgery journal has highlighted that women who undergo a cesarean section when giving birth face a greater risk of medical …
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A recent study by the Duke Cancer Institute has discovered that one-third of cancer patients end up paying more money out of pocket for their cancer treatments than they expected, …
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Recent research by the American Cancer Society has shown that people with higher incomes are more physically active than those with lower incomes, yet at the same time lead more …
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Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the Western world, brought about in large part by an increasing obesity epidemic. But while much of the focus has been on …
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We all get the munchies sometimes, even late at night. And of course, we’ve all heard that eating late at night isn’t great for the waistline. But new research shows …
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Diarrhea is a common condition with many causes. While it is never comfortable, severe cases can lead to dehydration and even death. While diarrhea can result from infection or as …
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Recently-published research has indicated that certain occupations may elevate the risk of workers developing rheumatoid arthritis. The study analyzed several thousand people in Sweden and suggested that exposure to certain …