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Study ties COVID-19 pregnancies to higher rates of autism
A positive test for COVID-19 during pregnancy resulted in a 29% higher risk of developing a…
Why cancer is hitting the Midwest harder than anywhere else in America
While the rest of the country’s cancer rates are falling, those in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — known as the Corn Belt — are rising at an alarming…
Cocoa, berries found to protect heart health during long sits
A hot cup of cocoa or tea, an apple or a bowlful of berries might help protect the heart health of couch…
Alzheimer’s pill could reduce brain decline in some high-risk patients, trial suggests
An experimental pill could slow memory loss and brain shrinkage in some Alzheimer’s patients, new research suggests. The pill, called ALZ-801 (valiltramiprosate), was shown to…
Earning warning signs of vision loss from brain disorder identified
Researchers said changes in the optic disc can predict who will develop blind spots in their vision or…
Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as "sleep divorce" have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner,…
Study finds women get more benefits from exercise than men
With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from…
‘Skinny fat’ warning issued as study finds hidden obesity behind normal BMI
For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, "normal," overweight or obese. But new global research…
Teen boy swallows 80+ magnets, surgeons remove part of bowel
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand needed emergency surgery and lost part of his bowel after swallowing more…
‘Fountain of youth’ molecule could promote healthy aging and slow diseases
A small molecule has been hailed as potentially promoting longevity and combating certain diseases — but experts are also calling for more research. NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine…
Study links widely-used dry cleaning chemical to liver scarring
Exposure to tetrachloroethylene might triple the risk of significant liver fibrosis -- an excessive…
Popular weight-loss drugs could take the edge off your alcohol buzz, study finds
Popular drugs credited with shrinking waistlines and controlling blood sugar may also take the edge off alcohol’s buzz, according to a new study. Researchers at Virginia…
Driving while tired is just as risky as after drinking, experts warn
Adults aged 35 to 44 are the most likely to say they had trouble staying awake behind the wheel, with 47%…
Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore
Kim Kardashian is opening up about being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. The Skims founder, 45, announced in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s "The Kardashians" that her…
More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky recalled
More than 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky have been…
Scientists uncover how some 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds
Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging — but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible. A study from Northwestern University looked at a group…
It’s not the pain, it’s how you handle it, research shows
One's ability to cope with pain, also known as pain resilience, plays a bigger role in maintaining…
7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease
As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050.…
Experts say fitness apps can be detrimental to motivation
Researchers said some users experience shame, disappointment, frustration and futility when using fitness…
Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say
A common vaccine could help to fight cancer, a new study suggests. For cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, researchers found that receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine…