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Both sugar-sweetened beverages and low or non-sugar-sweetened beverages were linked to an increased risk for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), in a new study.

People who have 7–8 drinks a day, specifically a combination of plain water, tea, and coffee, may live longer lives, according to recent research.

A new study concludes that the speed at which the human brain evolved may help explain why our species experiences autism. According to the authors, certain genes associated with autism are ...

More than 99% of people who experienced a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke had at least one of four major cardiovascular risk factors above healthy levels, a new study reports.

Three medical experts explain what best to eat and drink before and after a flu shot, to mitigate the risk of feeling faint, and of common side effects.

People with poor sleep have brain ages that are an average of 1 year older than their chronological age, a new study has found.

Thanks to its special compounds, coffee can support liver health in at least five different and significant ways, a new review assessing decades of evidence suggests.

A one-time gene therapy called AMT-130 helped slow the progression of Huntington's disease by 75%, paving the way for the first-ever possible treatment.

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Calcium is a nutrient that all living organisms, including humans, need. Dietary sources of calcium include dairy products, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fortified products. Calcium is the ...

A new study has found that four types of foods can boost happiness and positive psychological well-being in middle-aged and older adults.