The newer high-sensitivity troponin test discovers smaller amounts of heart-specific proteins, troponins, than the older troponin test and thus identifies
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Vegetarian diet reduces heart disease death risk by 40 percent
Currently, in the United States, vegetarianism and veganism are steadily becoming more popular. Touted as a more healthful option, many
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Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure and connectivity after traumatic brain injury
New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises
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VA health care successfully reduces ‘rush to treatment’ rates for low-risk prostate cancer
Record numbers of American veterans diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer are heeding the advice of international medical experts and opting
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Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications
It’s better to induce than to watch and wait. That’s the result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.
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Sigmoidoscopy reduces colon cancer risk for men, but not women
Offering sigmoidoscopy screening to men and women in Norway reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in men, but had
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