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Common eating habit may trigger premature immune system aging, study finds

New research suggests a high-salt diet may trick the immune system into prematurely aging the blood vessels, leading to cardiovascular decay.

Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success

Rory McIlroy tracked his heart rate during his Masters victory using a wearable device, sparking debate over whether health trackers help or harm users.

Simple fruit combo could improve heart function in weeks, new study finds

A new study found that adults with prediabetes who ate one avocado and one cup of mango daily for eight weeks saw improvements in vascular function, though experts note caveats.

Simple dinner table habit linked to poor diet and higher health risks in adults over 60

New research links the common habit of reaching for the saltshaker at dinner to troubling health patterns in older adults, including blood pressure and poor diet.

Chocolate, cheese and yogurt linked to longer life in detailed study of 3 million people

A massive new study suggests fermented foods like yogurt, cheese and chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of death and heart disease mortality.

5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds

New research reveals five factors that may predict another stroke after a mini stroke, including hypertension, smoking and three specific stroke subtypes.

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study suggests, highlighting the danger of alcohol consumption patterns.

Healing after a heart attack: New injection could help reverse damage

Columbia University scientists developed a two-step RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by turning muscles into a "healing protein factory."

Common blood pressure pill could make certain cancer treatments more powerful

Telmisartan, an FDA-approved blood pressure drug, could boost a certain cancer treatment's effectiveness against tumors, a new Dartmouth study finds.

Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds

New research finds that small daily habits, including 11 more minutes of sleep and extra vegetables, are linked to a 10% lower cardiovascular risk.