How drinking milk affects risks of heart disease and cancer in older people
Scientists from Sun Yat-sen University found that milk drinking is linked to changes in heart disease and cancer death risks among older people.
Milk is...
DASH-style diet helps control blood sugar
For over 30 years, doctors have recommended the DASH diet to help people reduce high blood pressure. Studies have repeatedly shown that the DASH...
Plastic chemicals in food and bottles may cause chronic skin inflammation
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that certain chemicals often found in plastic bottles and ultra-processed foods may play a role...
Tendon trouble – finding a fix for injured tissue
Tendons connect muscles to bones. Without them, your muscles couldn’t move your body. When you injure a tendon, it can affect your everyday activities.
“No...
Low-sodium meal ideas for high blood pressure management
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a growing concern for many people. Did you know that one in three American adults has...
New treatments for severe shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can affect people of all ages, especially those with injuries, medical problems, or wear and tear from aging.
In many cases, non-surgical treatments...
Quitting smoking completely is the best way to protect heart health
Smoking is often seen as a habit that becomes more dangerous the more you do it. Many people believe that smoking only a few...
What you need to know about pink eye
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, causes swelling and redness inside your eyelid and the white part of your eye.
Your eye may also feel itchy and...
Getting a grip on gastroparesis – understanding slowed digestion
After you eat, your stomach breaks down the food before pushing it along. How long it takes for your stomach to empty depends on...
Removing a brain protein could slow down Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study has found that removing a certain protein in the brain could help reduce the damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research was...