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Smoking shrinks brain, says study linking cigarettes to Alzheimer’s, dementia
1 of 2 | A young man smokes a cigarette (2015). A study at the Washington University School of…
Study identifies warning signs of violence in romantic relationships
A new study finds there are early behavioral warning signs from a partner that suggest the risk for violence is…
Women less likely to die from gun injuries than men, study shows
Women were less likely to die while being treated for gun injuries than their male counterparts, a new study…
People who have sibling’s with dementia may face shorter life spans
A study involving twins suggests that if you have a sibling who develops dementia, that might not bode well for…
Marijuana use linked to unhealthy pregnancy outcomes
About 26% of pregnant marijuana users experienced an unhealthy pregnancy outcome, compared with 17% of those…
Many patients with diabetes quit Ozempic, Mounjaro within a year
A new study found half of patients who use a new class of injected drugs that includes blockbusters like…
Food stuck in your throat? Sipping cola won’t help, study indicates
1 of 2 | New research published in the Christmas issue of BMJ dispels the myth that cola can help…
Study suggests swift use of antiretrovirals in infected newborns can banish HIV
Therapy for newborns within 48 hours of birth appears to prevent HIV from forming hidden 'reservoirs' within body…
Study links low brain serotonin levels to decline of brain function
People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) had up to 25% lower levels of serotonin than healthy people in key…
CDC issues health alert for potentially deadly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about new cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted…