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Cardiology

Diabetes drug shown not to increase heart failure risk

People with the most common form of diabetes can take the new drug Alogliptin without concern for an increased risk of heart failure or cardiovascular disease, according to research by a UConn cardiologist just published ...

Health

Booze and pot use in teens lessens life success

Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research by UConn Health scientists presented November 5 at the American Public Health Association 2017 Annual ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Complacency, 'COVID fatigue' expose disparities

Even while hammering home the message of vigilance to protect against the spread of COVID-19, medical experts like Dr. Jaime Imitola acknowledge the growing presence of "COVID fatigue."

Psychology & Psychiatry

Married veterans more at risk of suicide than single soldiers

Among recently returned veterans, a new study says those who are married or living with a partner are at higher suicide risk than soldiers who are single, and older married female veterans are at the greatest risk.

Health

The pros and cons of going gluten-free

The number of Americans adopting gluten-free diets has grown dramatically over the past several years. Some avoid eating wheat, barley, and rye because they have an autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, some are sensitive ...

Cardiology

Removing protein makes non-stick arteries

Stray platelets from our blood can stick to the linings of our blood vessels, eventually causing clogs, heart attacks and strokes. But platelets make poor targets for heart disease drugs; making platelets less prone to clogs ...

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