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New study sheds light on the opioid epidemic and challenges prevailing views about this public health crisis: Fatal drug overdoses in young non-Hispanic white adults accounted for 62 percent of mortality rate growth among midlife non-Hispanic whites in the US between 1999 and 2015, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine sheds new light on the sharp rise in fatal drug
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Is It Really Okay to Eat Eggs Every Day?
When it comes to foods with confusing health messages, eggs may take the cake: Despite being a long-time breakfast and
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Exercise modifies predisposition to obesity after menopause
(HealthDay)—Physical activity modifies the association between the body mass index (BMI) genetic risk score (GRS) and BMI, according to a
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Inflammatory bowel disease may raise Parkinson’s risk
The study supports the notion of a “gut-brain axis,” note the researchers in a paper on their work that is
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The 22 Healthiest Meats You Can Buy Right Now
Protein is an important staple for every man’s diet. It keeps you full, helps you build muscle, and is crucial
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Myxedema: Symptoms, treatment, and coma
When thyroid hormone levels become extremely low, a person may experience symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, and hypothermia, as well
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Soldiers may soon have IMPLANTED health monitors and remote surgeries
US soldiers may soon have health monitors IMPLANTED so remote doctors can track their blood pressure, sleep, insulin, diet –
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The Weirdest Ice Cream Flavors to Try This Summer
Strawberry, vanilla or chocolate? When it comes to picking up the perfect ice cream cone, that’s what most of us
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Here’s what’s on the horizon for a male contraceptive pill – but don’t hold your breath
The female contraceptive pill has helped millions of women take control of their fertility and reproductive health since it became
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Another potential mechanism links androgen deprivation therapy to cardiovascular mortality: Study finds that androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer causes prolongation of QTc interval duration which could explain part of the increased risk of cardiovascular mortality and sudden cardiac death in these patients
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the US. As the prostate is a testosterone-responsive gland, androgen
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