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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...

Young people who survive a heart attack have the same chance of dying as survivors 10 years older than them. New research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session reveals more heart attacks are occurring amongst...

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,...

A recent study from the University of Bristol in England reveals that women who are ‘morning people’ are at a lower risk for breast cancer compared to those who sleep in late. While the researchers have not come up with...

Most women gain weight during pregnancy.  On average, pregnancies are associated with a weight gain that ranges from 12-20 kg. However, some women gain a lot of weight, while there are others who gain very little weight. Neither of these...

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...

Many people find it difficult to wake up early and are even sometimes amazed at those who have a habit of getting up at dawn. But findings from a new study show that early risers may have fewer mood disorders...

Once again, E. coli has caused an outbreak making 149 people sick in over 29 states through contamination of romaine lettuce. An exact map of cases by state of residence can be found at the Centers for Disease Control.  This...