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These teenagers most likely to develop an eating disorder
A large review of 51 studies found the opposite of what most clinicians expect.
Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
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A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
Diseases
Your gut bacteria may reveal which IBS treatment will actually work for you
A Michigan trial suggests a stool test could match IBS patients to the right therapy.
Diseases
These teenagers most likely to develop an eating disorder
A large review of 51 studies found the opposite of what most clinicians expect.
Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
Diseases
A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
The everyday habits that could ease stomach pain
Stomach pain can have many different causes, from temporary digestive discomfort to more serious medical conditions. Depending on the cause, simple changes to your...
New study suggests some men could skip painful prostate biopsies
New research suggests that some men with suspected prostate cancer could one day be diagnosed without needing an invasive biopsy.
Harvard pays millions after human remains scandal
Harvard has agreed to pay $53 million after a shocking body donation scandal exposed the illegal sale of human remains.
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher kidney risk
A new study suggests a widely prescribed blood pressure medication may be linked to a higher risk of kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes.
The common habit that could make aching joints worse
Rest may seem like the obvious answer for aching joints, but research suggests the right kind of movement could be far more helpful.
Cheap heart drug linked to 25% fewer hospital admissions
A low-cost heart drug is back in the spotlight after researchers linked it to 25% fewer hospital admissions.