Common procedure does not prevent recurrent pancreatitis
For decades, many doctors believed that a certain endoscopic procedure could help prevent repeated episodes of pancreatitis in people with a specific birth defect...
MIT’s new ultrasound device could detect breast cancer earlier
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment, and frequent screenings...
Can high testosterone levels raise your heart disease risk?
Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important role in male health. It helps build muscles, increase energy, and support sexual function.
Sometimes, doctors prescribe...
Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia
Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to...
Why training the ‘good’ arm can help stroke survivors regain independence
Many people who survive a stroke are left with serious and long-lasting problems with their arms. Usually, one arm is more affected than the...
Chemo before 3 pm may help people with lung cancer live longer
A new study suggests that giving lung cancer treatment in the morning could help patients live longer and slow down the growth of their...
Widely used eye drops may harm liver health
A common chemical found in some over-the-counter eye drops might affect the liver, according to a new study by researchers at Örebro University in...
Missing this nutrient could harm your brain and heart
Choline is a very important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Our liver makes only a small amount of it, so we...
Understand the meaning of your blood pressure numbers
Understanding your blood pressure is important for staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as...
Natural ways to reverse type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a health condition where the body has trouble managing blood sugar. This can lead to many health problems over time....