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Coffee can interfere with your medication—here's what you need to know
For many of us, the day doesn't start until we've had our first cup of coffee. It's comforting, energizing, and one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. But while your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines in ways that reduce their effectiveness—or increase the risk of side-effects.
Vascular surgery provides patients with new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease
People in Northern California struggling with forms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) now have an alternative to open bypass surgery to treat their condition.
Why Do I Have Itchy Lungs and How Can I Get Rid of It?
An itchy lung is an annoying or unpleasant sensation in the chest. Whether you call it a tickle in your chest or a scratchy feeling in your lungs, these sensations have numerous causes.
Unhealthy metabolic profile sharply increases risk of breast cancer return and subsequent death among survivors: Study
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) and published in The Journal of Internal Medicine shows that, in survivors of breast cancer, having an unhealthy metabolic profile or so-called metabolic syndrome increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 69%, and subsequent breast cancer mortality by 83%.
Can Stress Make You Physically Sick?
Short-term (acute) stress is a normal part of life and can help you prepare for a challenge and respond to a dangerous situation. However, long-term (chronic) stress can lead to physical and mental symptoms that negatively affect your health. It can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and mood disorders like depression and anxiety.