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Spironolactone, a widely used diuretic that treats heart problems and high blood pressure, may be an effective therapy for alcohol use disorder, new research suggests....Read More

Further evidence shows that it’s best not to double up on blood thinners by taking aspirin along with commonly prescribed warfarin to lessen the risk of bleeding complications....Read More

Scientists have found a link between COVID-19 and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in people over 65, according to new research at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine....Read More

Adderall and monkeypox vaccine represent only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to drugs now in short supply in the United States — some badly needed by patients who are seriously ill....Read More

People may lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by eating moderate amounts of dairy products and replacing meat with fish, and may lower their risk of dying from it by eating whole grains, fiber...

Walnuts do more than add crunch to banana bread or brownies, according to new research that suggests eating walnuts regularly starting early in life may lead to better health as people age....Read More

A new study partly funded by chocolate maker Mars Inc. found no benefit to older people from taking a cocoa extract supplement despite previous research suggesting it may benefit thinking and reasoning....Read More

The routine use of vitamin D, though widely recommended for bone health, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements won’t prevent frailty in generally healthy, older adults, a new study says....Read More

People who take opioids for six months or more to ease their pain after lung cancer surgery face a 40% higher risk of dying from any cause within the next two years, a new study suggests....Read More

New research links prenatal exposure to cannabis after the first five or six weeks of fetal development to social, emotional and behavioral problems that may persist into early adolescence....Read More