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How to live longer: The snack that appears to have a ‘protective effect’ against cancer

Harvard Health cites an analysis of the US population’s eating habits and health outcomes. The nation-wide study found eating too few nuts and seeds was associated with an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or diabetes. For that study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from the Tufts Friedman School… Read More »

New test could defend against virus

A new rapid COVID-19 test that can produce a positive or negative result in just 15 minutes could bolster Australia’s response to coronavirus, according to a Melbourne doctor. General practitioner Dr Peter Lewis said the rapid antigen test only surfaced in the medical realm in the past few weeks and was already being manufactured in… Read More »

Discrimination Against LGBTQ Adults Contributes to Their Poorer Heart Health

Washington, October 8: More than half of LGBTQ adults and 70 percent of those who are transgender or gender non-conforming report experiencing some form of discrimination, including the use of harsh or abusive language, from a health care professional. A new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “Assessing and Addressing Cardiovascular Health in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,… Read More »