Parents, siblings and children of people with celiac disease are at high risk of also having the disease, according to…
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Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke
People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke, according to new…
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Rethinking the approach to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
The idea of seeing a loved one decline and lose their ability to recall their most treasured memories is devastating….
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Air pollution can accelerate lung disease as much as a pack a day of cigarettes
Air pollution—especially ozone air pollution which is increasing with climate change—accelerates the progression of emphysema of the lung, according to…
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Researchers map protein-gene interactions involved in Alzheimer’s disease
Among the confounding challenges of diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the fact that patients with asymptomatic and symptomatic…
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Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was…
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Air pollution speeds up aging of the lungs and increases chronic lung disease risk
A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung…
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Voxelotor improves hemoglobin levels in sickle cell disease
(HealthDay)—For individuals with sickle cell disease, 1,500 mg of voxelotor increases hemoglobin levels and reduces the incidence of worsening anemia…
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Study: Alzheimer’s disease not linked to type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure
If you want to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, there is no end of advice on the internet…
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Breakthrough paves way for new Lyme disease treatment
Virginia Tech biochemist Brandon Jutras has discovered the cellular component that contributes to Lyme arthritis, a debilitating and extremely painful…
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