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Blood Test Might Predict Worsening of MS

KEY TAKEAWAYS The progression of multiple sclerosis is particularly difficult to predict, varying widely between patients A new blood test uses a biomarker of n

Subtle Changes Could Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Years Before Symptoms Hit

Inflammatory bowel disease starts to develop years before patients come down with symptoms, a new study suggests. Gut changes can be detected in blood tests up

Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure

Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows. Investigators said theirs is one of

Two New Studies Point to the Promise of Gene Therapy for High Cholesterol

Two new gene-editing treatments that target dangerously high levels of cholesterol in people with a genetic predisposition to the condition were found safe and

Wegovy Cuts Heart Risks by 20% in Large Trial

In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart aft

Tasty and Healthy: Try These Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids

The Thanksgiving table is typically loaded down with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and all kinds of pie, but nutritionists say kids should also be en

FDA Approves Ixchiq (Chikungunya Vaccine, Live) for the Prevention of Disease Caused by Chikungunya Virus

First-Ever Face Transplant That Includes New Eye For Man Maimed by Shock

An Arkansas man maimed by a massive electrical shock to his face has successfully received the world s first whole-eye and partial face transplant. In a 21-hour

FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus, Ixchiq

The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday. The single-dose shot, known

How Much Vision Loss Impairs Your Driving? New Study Has Answers

A Mr. Magoo with thick glasses peering out from behind the wheel might not inspire confidence from his fellow motorists, but a new study shows other types of vi