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18 Jul
A new study finds patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 receptor agonists are 27% more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) compared to those taking other common drugs called SGLT-2 inhibitors.
17 Jul
A new study finds both added sugars and artificial sweeteners are associated with a higher risk of early puberty, especially in children with a genetic predisposition.
16 Jul
Young women who suffer from PMS or PMDD are 10% more likely to develop heart disease later in life, a new study finds.
GI cancers among people 50 and younger are rising at an alarming rate, increasing in the U.S. faster than any other type of early onset cancer, according to a pair of new studies.
Cancers of the colon, stomach and esophagus have all increased in recent years, threatening the health of younger Americans, researchers say.
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A new egg study has produced sunny-side-up results for the oft-maligned breakfast staple.
Eggs are commonly thought to increase risk of heart disease by raising people’s cholesterol levels.
But people who ate two eggs a day experienced reductions in their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, as long as the rest of their di...
Even small increases in blood sugar might put a dent in a man’s virility, a new study says.
Minimally elevated blood glucose levels are linked to a decline in sperm movement and erectile function, even if levels are below the threshold for diabetes, according to findings presented at the Endocrine Society’s recent meeting in Ca...
A seven-second head start for pedestrians can save lives and prevent injuries at busy intersections, a new study says.
Pedestrian-related injuries dropped by 33% at crosswalks where New York City rejiggered traffic lights to give walkers those extra seven seconds, researchers report in the journal Nature Citie...
Feeding wild elephants might seem kind or exciting, but a new study warns it can lead to serious harm.
Researchers at the University of California San Diego say that giving food to wild animals — especially elephants — can change their behavior in dangerous ways.
“Many people, especially foreign tourists, think Asia...
Lift a toast to summer fun but don’t let risky drinking ruin the party.
Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns.
And 1 in 6 Americans is a binge drinker.
"Think before you drink," the institute urges. "Avoiding beverages containing alcohol while...