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Salt is not our enemy

September 5, 2015 Salt, or sodium chloride, is about 40 percent sodium and 60 percent chloride. But it's much more than that dry definition: salt adds flavor to food but it is also one of the most controversial spices and for many decades we almost were in war with it.

Knee, hip replacement surgeries linked to heart risks

September 4, 2015 People who have total hip or knee replacement surgery face a greater risk for a heart attack during the first month following the procedure, a new study finds.

Brazilian wasp venom kills cancer cells, leaving normal intact

September 3, 2015 Wasp Polybia paulista protects itself against predators by producing venom known to contain a powerful cancer-fighting ingredient.

The best cure for hangovers: don't drink too much

September 2, 2015 Since people first started drinking alcohol, the search has been on for a way to go heavy on the pour but light on the hangover. But, two drinking surveys suggest that search is probably futile.

Too little sleep may quadruple risk for colds

September 2, 2015 When you're run down from lack of sleep, you really are more apt to catch a cold, a new study finds.

Omega-3 supplements offer no benefit for brain health

August 31, 2015 Debunking earlier research that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial in the US has found that omega-3 supplements will not slow cognitive decline in older people.

Heart disease deaths only slightly improved in young adults in 30 years

August 27, 2015 While deaths from heart disease have declined quickly and consistently among older adults over the last 30 years, the same cannot be said for young adults, according to the findings of a new study.

Steroid injections may help you with lower back pain. Or not

August 27, 2015 Steroid injections for lower back pain may provide some relief for certain patients, but any benefits are temporary, a new study finds.

Excessive sports training hurts kids

August 26, 2015 Sports provide children with many benefits, but kids can get injured if they push themselves too hard, said Dr. Alexis Colvin, chief medical officer of the United States Tennis Association.

Cancer cells could be reverted back to normal

August 26, 2015 A new study suggests there may be a way to change the code so that cancer cells revert back to normal cells.

Sit down, enjoy, and lose weight

August 25, 2015 Fat-burning that leads to weight loss while you sleep or relax sounds like a promise from a quack fad diet, but new genetic research into the causes of obesity suggests it might be possible.

Just 10% sent to rehabilitation programs although it helps greatly

August 25, 2015 Cardiac rehabilitation programs offer many benefits to heart failure patients, but only one in 10 are referred to such programs, a new study reveals.