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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

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Americans. At least 10 percent of cancers are caused by

Screening resident physicians entering their first year of training to identify those with pre-existing sleep problems does not appear to

(HealthDay)—Sufferers of severe eczema may be at greater risk for heart attack, stroke and irregular heartbeat, British researchers report. Although

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects more than 50 percent of males older than 60, and more than 80 percent of

A 5-year healthy lifestyle counseling program for adult men was linked with a reduced risk of developing cancers related to

While household air pollution from solid fuel stoves has previously been associated with child mortality, this is the first study

Twenty five years after it opened for enrollment, the landmark Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial has delivered a final verdict. Finasteride,

Premature births may be caused by bacteria passed on to mothers during sex, claims study The bacteria mycoplasma and ureaplasma

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer’s, showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and