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According to the largest research of its kind yet, atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of dementia even in people…
Many parents struggle for years to adjust after learning a child’s sexual orientation
Two years after their child ‘comes out’ as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), many parents still say that it is…
The effects of antipsychotic medications on microbiome and weight gain in children and adolescents
Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed as treatment for psychotic disorders in adults, as well as…
Medical News Today: Rheumatoid factor: What to know
Rheumatoid factor is an immune system protein. Doctors can measure its levels using a blood test to help diagnose autoimmune…
Good physical fitness in middle age linked to lower chronic lung disease risk
Good heart and lung (cardiorespiratory) fitness in middle age is associated with a lower long term risk of chronic lung…
One day of employment a week is all we need for mental health benefits
Latest research finds up to eight hours of paid work a week significantly boosts mental health and life satisfaction. However,…
Yogurt may help to lower pre-cancerous bowel growth risk in men
Eating two or more weekly servings of yogurt may help to lower the risk of developing the abnormal growths (adenomas)…
Record-low fertility rates linked to decline in stable manufacturing jobs
New research identifies a link between the long-term decline in manufacturing jobs — accelerated during the Great Recession — and…
Microfluidics device captures circulating cancer cell clusters
About 90% of cancer deaths are due to metastases, when tumors spread to other vital organs, and a research group…