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Some doctors are warning against using a drug intended to treat Type 2 diabetes for weight loss after some patients said it helped them shed a…

Some bullies wear white coats, new research reveals.While health care workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number don’t follow…

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can lead to long-term damage to the body. Certain factors will increase people’s risk of developing type two…

U.S. health officials warned Monday that nearly every state in the country is battling high levels of flu-like illness, as multiple respiratory viruses continue to circulate…

Researchers recently investigated the effects of peanuts, herbs, and spices— including cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and turmeric—on the gut microbiome in two separate studies. They found that…

About 6.8 million people globally have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how a set of molecules in the body affect…

Ultra-processed foods are commonplace in the United States — an estimated 73% of the U.S. food supply is ultra-processed.Almost all food is processed for preservation, but…

Researchers investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on muscle pain associated with using cholesterol-lowering statins. They found that vitamin D supplementation worked no better than…

Sweet foods and other desserts are examples of “palatable foods” — foods people consume for pleasure rather than hunger or nutritional need.Like humans, mice also enjoy…

Sodium and potassium are minerals that the human body needs at specific levels. A​ recent study shows that consuming high levels of sodium in the diet…