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Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, responsible for about 20 million deaths each year and…

2 months ago

A surprising CBD advance calms pain without side effects

Many people use CBD-infused oils and lotions believing they offer an easy and relatively low-risk way to ease discomfort. However,…

5 months ago

Nanotech makes cancer drug 20,000x stronger, without side effects

In a major step toward improving cancer treatment, researchers at Northwestern University have redesigned the molecular structure of a widely…

5 months ago

Scientists uncover meditation’s hidden side effects

Meditation is now widely promoted as a tool for everything from reducing stress to improving productivity. It has become a…

5 months ago

Scientists find brain cell switch that could reverse obesity’s effects

Researchers show astrocytes can be tuned to reverse some obesity-driven brain and metabolic changes, revealing untapped therapeutic potential. Credit: Shutterstock…

8 months ago

The effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by the age of 36, new research indicates

Bad habits such as smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise must be tackled as early as possible to boost…

11 months ago

Routine asthma test more reliable in the morning and has seasonal effects, say doctors

A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day,…

1 year ago

The unforseen effects of melting glaciers on Arctic coastal ecosystems

Researchers found that climate change induced glacial melt increases the heavy metal content and changes the microbiome of habitat-forming brown…

1 year ago

Solar and electric-powered homes feel the effects of power outages differently

As winter storms and summer heat waves increasingly stress the nation's power grids, Stevens researchers have developed a new way…

1 year ago

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat…

1 year ago