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Heart Disease
How Weight Loss Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
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By Alice Park
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Over the years, scientists and nutrition experts have recommended eating five, seven, or even 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for optimal health. If anything, the mantra when it came to fresh produce...
By Amanda MacMillan
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A New Drug Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Cancer
A drug currently used to treat rare rheumatoid arthritis conditions may be the next big thing to treat heart disease and cancer
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Having a Drink May Help You Live Longer
Heavy drinking can contribute to disease and early death, but the health effects of alcohol at lower levels are less clear. Now, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology offers...
By Amanda MacMillan
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Keep Your Heart Healthy Now and Your Brain Will Benefit Later
People who take good care of their hearts in their twenties have better brain health by the time they reach middle age, according to a new study.In the report, published in the journal Neurology, the...
By Alexandra Sifferlin
July 19, 2017
Coffee Drinkers Really Do Live Longer
Researchers have found that drinking coffee—both decaf and regular—is linked to a longer life.
By Alice Park
July 10, 2017
'On the Last Day of High School, I Almost Died. CPR Saved My Life.'
When the heart stops for any reason, a new kind of first aid means the difference between life and death
By Molly Alter
June 26, 2017
Why Having Lots of Feelings Is Good For Your Health
Happiness isn’t the only emotion that can help you stay healthy as you age. How excited, amused, proud, strong and cheerful you feel on a regular basis matters, too. In a new study, people who...
June 22, 2017
The Unexpected Way Genes Can Double Heart Disease Risk
It’s common to think of cancer as a disease driven by the buildup of mutations in the DNA of cells. Everything from pollutants to cigarettes to exposure to everyday chemicals can alter genes, and continued...
By Alice Park
June 21, 2017
How Breastfeeding Lowers a Mom’s Risk of Heart Disease
A strong body of evidence supports the benefits of breastfeeding both for baby and mom. Breast milk gives babies a starter population of bacteria- and virus-fighting cells from their mothers, and breastfed babies tend to...
By Alice Park
June 21, 2017
Top Health Groups Not Consulted for Republican Health Care Bill
The American Health Care Act, which passed in the House, is now in the hands of 52 senators. But the Senate decided to bypass the normal legislative process of hearings, testimony from experts and debate...
By Alice Park
June 21, 2017
Why Aspirin May Be More Dangerous for Older People
Anywhere from 40% to 60% of older people take daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke. Studies have shown that low doses of the blood-thinner can significantly lower the risk of heart problems,...
By Alice Park
June 14, 2017
Almost 30% of People In the World Are Obese or Overweight
The global obesity epidemic continues, and a new report shows that about two billion people worldwide are overweight or obese. That’s about 30% of the world’s population.The new study, published in the New England Journal...
By Alexandra Sifferlin
June 12, 2017
How Ginger Fights Body Fat
Ginger, as a supplement or an ingredient in food and drink, may protect against obesity and chronic disease, according to a new research review. While experts can’t yet recommend a specific dosage for preventive purposes,...
May 25, 2017
Here's What Happens When You Don't Exercise for 2 Weeks
Just two weeks without regular physical activity might increase health risks
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May 17, 2017
Taking Ibuprofen Daily Raises Your Heart Attack Risk
A new study finds more reason to take over-the-counter pain relievers cautiously. The non-prescription drugs can increase the risk of heart attacks by a significant amount
By Alice Park
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