A study from the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM) at Maastricht University Medical Center in Maastricht, the Netherlands, has found that longer-term consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts can benefit insulin resp…

U.S. measles cases this year have surpassed 4,000, with over 25 percent of the nation’s reported infections coming from Pennsylvania, according to recently released data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are currently 4,080 measl…

When we think about a diamond, we often think about a material whose value comes from its perfection. In my research, however, I am interested in something almost opposite: the tiny imperfections inside diamonds. These atomic-scale defects can give diamonds n…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Erie County Department of Health has confirmed a travel-related case of bacterial illness diphtheria, with schools in the West Seneca Central School District being identified as potential exposure sites. According to the district, n…

A short course of immunotherapy before surgery may offer remarkably durable protection for some patients with stage two or three bowel cancer. In the NEOPRISM-CRC trial, 32 patients with a specific genetic form of bowel cancer received pembrolizumab for up to…

With two flu-related deaths in Western Washington as of the first week of October, county health officials and medical experts are warning of a much earlier flu

Scientists studied water and diet soda for weight loss over two years, finding both led to similar results. Here’s what this means for your health.

Experts recommend ginger tea as the top afternoon drink to support hydration and kidney health. Learn expert tips for your routine.

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