New Protein Found That May Speed Up Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a protein called clusterin may play a key role in developing heart disease, especially when people eat high-fat, high-cholesterol …
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Blood Platelet Levels May Signal Brain Vessel Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 1,000 Korean adults to understand if blood platelet counts could predict brain vessel damage. They found that people with higher …
Read MoreNew Blood Test May Help Spot Early Puberty in Girls
Researchers found that a simple blood test measuring the ratio of vitamin D to insulin might help doctors identify girls who are going through puberty too …
Read MoreNew Blood Test Combo May Help Predict Health Risks in Diabetes
Researchers studied over 82,000 American adults with type 2 diabetes to find better ways to predict serious health problems. They discovered that combining two …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Serious Infections in Kids and Adults
Researchers combined results from 39 studies involving over 61,000 people to understand how vitamin D affects sepsis—a life-threatening infection that spreads …
Read MoreWhy Shorter Cell Caps May Mean More Back Pain in Older Adults
Researchers studied over 2,000 people aged 60 and older to understand why some develop chronic lower back pain. They looked at telomeres—the protective caps on …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Researchers discovered that women with lower vitamin D levels in their blood may be at higher risk for developing uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in the …
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