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Heart disease is often noticed after a major event, such as a heart attack or stroke. Researchers at Monash University ...

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Scientists are still working to understand the biological changes linked to autism. A new study from researchers at Fujita ...

Deep beneath the ice of East Antarctica lies a vast region that could have a major influence on the future of the world’s ...

From after-school activities to food banks and local theater, nonprofit organizations are woven into everyday American life.

Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a material that could help factories capture carbon dioxide from their ...

The health dangers of smoking are well established. Yet researchers noticed an interesting change in U.S. data: smokers ...

A nutritional shake can help a cancer patient eat enough when treatment makes meals difficult. But a study suggests that ...

What people eat over many years may be connected to how quickly their brains change with age. New research suggests that ...

Scientists have identified an enzyme that may help protect the liver as a common form of fatty liver disease becomes more ...

Keeping blood sugar under control is essential for people with diabetes, but trying to prevent every small rise and fall may ...