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Statins have been around for many years. Initially, their empirical use was met with skepticism as their benefits were not evident in all populations. But recently, a large study that followed thousands of participants observed that older individuals who discontinue...

A new study finds that young people are prone to heart condition caused by stress. Those with stress disorder are nearly 40 percent more susceptible to develop cardiovascular disease than those in the wider population. The study is published in...

Findings from a new study conducted by Swedish researchers reveals that Christmas is the peak time for heart attacks. The study is published in the British Medical Journal. Although the prevalence of ischemic heart disease is declining in high-income countries,...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sent out a warning to all nations that people are simply not exercising enough. This means that nearly 25% of the population will be at risk for severe medical problems later in life. Experts...

There has been a debate for many years whether one should select a male or female doctor. Now, findings from a recent study suggest that a female doctor may just save your life. The study included more than half a...

The average workweek in North America is between 35-45 hours, but most people work around 35 hours. Working hours also depend on race, gender, and marital status. On average, men work an average of 41 hours a week whereas women...

Carbohydrates have been linked to bringing on menopause as early as 18 months before the average menopausal age of 51 years among women in the UK. Oily fish, beans, and peas, on the other hand, seem to delay menopause according...

Since the use of Internet has continued to expand at a rapid pace, a vast amount of health information has become available online. Many people first turn to the internet to seek information on medical issues before going to a...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that vaccinations have helped protect children from infectious diseases such as measles and mumps for many years and may be responsible for saving hundreds of thousands of lives in the US. However,...

Peanut allergy affects millions of children. That is why most schools do not permit any peanut-containing items in school and school events and gatherings. However, there is a new powdered peanut product in the market which the manufacturers claim will...