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The combination of grilled bread topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic vinegar makes bruschetta a delicious Italian appetizer. But this flavorful starter can actually have many variations, as the word “bruschetta” actually refers to the crispy bread — not…

Research supported by the National Institutes of Health shows that cardiovascular-related deaths have declined over the past two decades, but disparities remain. Researchers found that inequities are mostly driven by differences in race and ethnicity, geographic location, and access to…

Experts now believe hot temperatures can affect the diversity of our gut bacteria. Here’s why it matters and how you can keep your digestive system in optimum health when the mercury rises.  If you’ve ever suffered from bloating, stomach cramps…

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has recently published a study that describes the impact of vitamin D status on brain health. The study findings reveal that vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of dementia. Study: Vitamin D and brain…

A (yucky!) remedy for heart disease and asthma! Scientists say preserving stool samples for decades could be a good insurance policy against ill health Could freezing your own stool sample when you are young and healthy be the secret to…

Are these Britain’s most sexist surgeons? From crude sexual remarks to crass misogyny, our dossier of offensive comments made to mesh surgery victims by their specialists poses a disturbing question Carole Davies and her partner, Malcolm, looked at each other…

In the summertime, many dogs and even cats enjoying digging in the dirt and playing in mulch and garden beds. But it’s important to keep the following safety tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in mind to avoid potential…

The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol may not be curbing drinking in the heaviest and most vulnerable drinkers, suggests research on the impact of the policy in Scotland, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. MUP…

Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They can be if the app is culturally tailored to the needs of its users. In a study published on Monday, July 18, in…

LIMA (Reuters) – After a long legal battle in Peru for the right of an assisted death, Ana Estrada said she now feels free to avoid suffering from an incurable and debilitating illness that has plagued her for three decades….