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Adults suffering from insomnia who had been using melatonin for a year or more had 90% higher odds of heart failure, researchers found in a new study. File Photo by…

A new three-pronged blood test can highlight people with a nearly tripled risk for heart attack, Wake Forest University researchers said in a new study. File Photo by…

A new study from the University of Southern California suggests that the way blood pressure fluctuates from one heartbeat to the next may be just as important as the overall blood pressure reading — especially when it comes to brain…

People exposed to high levels of artificial light have an increasingly higher risk of heart disease, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers reported. File Photo…

Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is a trending supplement touted for boosting energy and heart health — but how do the benefits stack up to the risks? CoQ10 is a natural compound found inside every cell, where it helps turn food…

Researchers have discovered that rhythmic muscle movements in the gut could explain how blood vessels in the brain work together. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to develop dementia, a group of…

Younger adults increasingly are experiencing diverticulitis, a gut disorder that more commonly occurs later in life. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…

Early peanut introduction could help to curb allergies in kids, new research suggests. Exposing children to peanuts when they are 4 to 11 months old — instead of waiting until they are 3, as previously recommended by the American…

Starting the morning on the right foot can pave the way for a successful day. A new wellness trend focuses on the "5 to 9 before your 9 to 5," which entails a healthy regimen between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. before heading to…

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned against using Member's Mark Super Greens dietary supplement due to a Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf…

Certain viruses could make people more susceptible to heart disease, new research suggests. An independent study showed that people who contracted COVID or influenza faced a "dramatically" greater risk of heart attack or stroke — up to…

A positive test for COVID-19 during pregnancy resulted in a 29% higher risk of developing a neurodevelopmental disorder in the children after birth, researchers…

While the rest of the country’s cancer rates are falling, those in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — known as the Corn Belt — are rising at an alarming rate, data shows. The spike in America’s corn-producing…

A hot cup of cocoa or tea, an apple or a bowlful of berries might help protect the heart health of couch potatoes or desk jockeys, a new study suggests. File Photo by…

An experimental pill could slow memory loss and brain shrinkage in some Alzheimer’s patients, new research suggests. The pill, called ALZ-801 (valiltramiprosate), was shown to be effective in people who have early Alzheimer’s disease…

With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from heart disease compared to men, researchers reported. File Photo…

Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as "sleep divorce" have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner, sometimes even inhabiting different rooms.The Scandinavian…

A new evidence review found patients infected with influenza or COVID-19 are significantly more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack in the ensuing weeks. File…

For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, "normal," overweight or obese. But new global research suggests it's possible to have a normal BMI, look thin in…