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Date: 2024/12/04 - 02:32

How a Surprising Diagnosis from My Cardiologist Led to Open-Heart Surgery

Healthline contributor and former editor David Mills shares how an annual checkup with his cardiologist resulted in a surprising diagnosis that required open-heart surgery.

A ceramic plate full of legumes such as kidney beans, mung beans, and cannellini beans, as a source of plant based protein.

Date: 2024/12/03 - 17:31

Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27%

Date: 2024/11/30 - 16:00

Ultra-processed Foods Drive Obesity, But a Mediterranean Diet May Help

A new study finds that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with greater body mass index (BMI). The findings also demonstrate how adherence to the Mediterranean diet may help lower BMI.

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Date: 2024/11/30 - 11:31

Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss

Commonly prescribed thyroid drug levothyroxine was linked with bone mass and bone density loss in a cohort of older adults in a recent study.

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Date: 2024/11/21 - 18:00

Surgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates Decline

A new advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights major health disparities in tobacco use based on factors such as race, ethnicity, and income.

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Date: 2024/11/18 - 22:31

White button mushroom extract may help slow progression of prostate cancer

After treatment with white button mushroom extract in mice and patients with prostate cancer, scientists discovered a decline in the amount of immune-suppressing cells in tumors.

Date: 2024/11/18 - 17:00

NIH-developed AI algorithm matches potential volunteers to clinical trials

Such an algorithm may save clinicians time and accelerate clinical enrollment and research.

Date: 2024/11/17 - 11:00

5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

Experts from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as independent nutritionists explain what five factors contribute to a healthy diet and why.

‘Full House’ stars Bob Saget (left), Dave Coulier (center), and John Stamos (right).

Date: 2024/11/16 - 02:32

Full House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Actor Dave Coulier, known for playing Uncle Joey on the TV series Full House, announced he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Date: 2024/11/14 - 04:00

Americans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t Stopped

New research shows that heavy alcohol use among adults in the U.S. has persisted beyond the pandemic. In 2022, heavy alcohol use rose by 20%, particularly among adults in their 40s.