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WHO welcomes Facebook pledge to curb anti-vaccine misinformation

The World Health Organization has welcomed a commitment by Facebook that it would direct users...

Cancer overtakes heart disease as leading cause of death in wealthy countries

Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in wealthy countries and...

Differences in gut bacteria may predispose to heart attacks

A small study has recently made two breakthrough discoveries. First, that the bacteria present in...

New genetic links to same-sex sexuality found in huge study

The largest study of its kind found new evidence that genes contribute to same-sex sexual...

Post-workout protein shakes: Do they reduce muscle pain, aid recovery?

A recent, small scale study concludes that protein shakes, compared with high carbohydrate drinks, do...

'Wasabi receptor' may advance treatments for chronic pain

Scorpion toxin targets the "wasabi receptor," a specific receptor in nerve cells that helps humans...

Glucose concentration in body measured with electromagnetic waves

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp (NTT) has developed a sensor that estimates the concentration of...

Dementia caregiving takes toll on sleep

Family caregivers for dementia patients don't sleep as long or as well as other adults...

Simply being with someone you love can lessen physical pain

Being with a romantic partner can bring many — and sometimes — surprising health benefits....

92% of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine: health authority

An estimated 92% of cancers caused by HPV could be prevented through vaccination, the U.S....

Omega-3 fatty acid medications can boost cardiovascular health

As cases of obesity and diabetes are on the rise, so are their complications. One...

Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not...

Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amounts

Drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not as often or...

Controversial study links fluoride in water to lower IQ

A study published this week links exposure to fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower...

Cancer more common in females with severe sleep apnea

Some studies have identified links between sleep apnea and cancer. Now, new research reveals that...

What chronic illnesses are people with HIV more likely to experience?

New research looks into the chronic illnesses that people living with HIV are at most...