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As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC. New research from the ...

Although obese individuals are at greater risk of diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, not all obese people ...

A new study uncovers a novel mechanism through which brown fat is transformed into heat, offering protection against ...

A diabetes drug may beat costly shots for patients with a rare genetic condition, according to a Rutgers Health study.

That test could help identify patients at greatest risk for potentially deadly cardiac problems such as coronary artery ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — The University of Virginia (UVA) has developed an imaging technique designed to improve heart ...

Sony, the 78-year-old Japanese electronics giant, is the latest legacy megacorp to explore blockchain technology. On Tuesday, the company announced that it is officially launching "Soneium," a ...

A debridement is often performed along with a "wash out" procedure, often referred to as an irrigation. Therefore, many surgeons refer to this combination as an irrigation and debridement, or I&D.

An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. An international research team ...

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