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Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet May Trim Epileptic Seizures

Medication can keep many adults with epilepsy from having seizures. For some, though, medication doesn't work. But new research suggests that diets low in carbs and high in fat may help.

Heart Valve Disease Tied to Genetic Variants

LDL cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol because it may contribute to heart and blood vessel disease. New research has shown that some people with genetic variations that cause raised levels of LDL cholesterol may be at increased risk for a type of heart valve disease.

Mental Health Tied to Heart Health

A mental health disorder can affect both work and family, but can it also affect your heart health? A new Canadian study suggests so.

Milk May Not Protect Against Fractures, Death

Past research and advertising campaigns suggested that milk made bones stronger and improved overall health. But new research suggests that may not be true.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to Death From Heart Problems

Radiotherapy and other cancer treatments can offer hope to prostate cancer patients. But for some men, certain treatments may carry risks.

Agave, Placebo Were Better Than Nothing for Cough Treatment

Because agave is similar to honey, a common cough treatment, the authors of a recent study thought agave might also treat nighttime cough in kids. While agave didn't perform any better than a placebo, both agave and the placebo were better than nothing.

Chetak New York LLC Recalls Packages of 'Deep Raw Cashew Pieces'

Chetak New York L.L.C. of Edison, NJ is recalling its 5560 packages of 7oz., 3840 packages of 14oz., & 1920 packages of 28oz. "DEEP RAW CASHEW PIECES" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Brain Trauma May Raise Dementia Risk

Researchers have long debated whether a single brain injury can raise a patient's risk for dementia. And new research suggests that it might.

Depression Common Among Women With Breast Cancer

Being diagnosed with a potentially deadly disease like breast cancer can come as an emotional shock. And a new study found that women diagnosed with breast cancer had a raised risk for depression.

Most Overdoses Involved Opioids

When taken incorrectly, prescription medications may be just as deadly as illegal drugs. Recent research found that most overdoses involved prescription opioids.

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