Frequent spicy food consumption linked with lower risk of death
People who eat spicy foods nearly every day have a 14% lower risk of death … more
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Not-For-Profit Hospitals May Not Trump For-Profits in Providing Uncompensated Care
While not-for-profit hospitals receive substantial tax benefits, some do not provide free or subsidized care … more
Are Heart-Healthy Molecules from Fish Oil Making it Into Blood?
The importance of a diet rich in fish oils – now a billion dollar food-supplement … more
Study: For most Vietnam veterans with PTSD, symptoms worse over time
More than 40 years after fighting in Vietnam, about 11 percent of combat veterans still … more
Recurrent ovarian cancer patients may have hope
A gene therapy that delivers a protein that suppresses the development of female reproductive organs may … more
Body fat can send signals to brain, affecting stress response
The brain’s effect on other parts of the body has been well established. Now, a … more
Researchers link HIV susceptibility to little-understood immune cell class
High diversity among certain cells that help fight viruses and tumors is strongly associated with … more
Low levels of hormone linked to social deficit in autism
A brain-chemistry deficit in children with autism may help to explain their social difficulties, according … more
Soybean Oil Causes More Obesity Than Coconut Oil and Fructose
A diet high in soybean oil causes more obesity and diabetes than a diet high … more
The sleep-deprived brain can mistake friends for foes
If you can’t tell a smile from a scowl, you’re probably not getting enough sleep. … more
Stem Cells Provide Lasting Pain Relief in Mice
Chronic pain caused by the nerve damage of type 2 diabetes, surgical amputation, chemotherapy and … more
