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Genetic tests could evaluate risk for 10 common illnesses
The tests evaluate a person's specific genetic risk for conditions like atrial fibrillation, breast cancer,…
White Americans more likely to get opioid addiction drug
Compared to largely White urban areas, the most ethnically/racially diverse urban ZIP codes were between 45% to…
Experts raising awareness of anorexia in boys and men
About 0.3% of males will receive a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, with some types of boys and men at higher…
Women may realize health benefits of regular exercise more than men, study says
1 of 2 | Over two decades, according to a new study, women who exercised regularly were 24% less…
Study finds link between too much niacin intake and heart disease
Flour fortified with niacin is a staple of Western diets but researchers said Monday they have found that too…
Pet-friendly health, lodging services could benefit homeless people
Joint people-pet clinics, free veterinary clinics and pet-friendly lodging are common ways homeless people and…
Effects of spring allergies are wide-ranging
Allergies affect many different and interconnected systems within a person's body, according to the American…
Most American likely have been exposed to pesticide chlormequat
A recent study found the pesticide chlormequat was in four out of five people they tested. Photo by Adobe…
Mifepristone abortion pills can be safely delivered with telehealth
There were virtually no serious adverse events, with medication abortion proving safe 99.8% of the time,…
Support from grandparents may reduce moms’ use of antidepressants
Based on a study that tracked 488,000 mothers of young children in Finland, use of antidepressants was highest…