Can gratitude and mindfulness improve heart health?
Doctors usually recommend healthy eating, exercise, and medications to lower the risk of heart disease. But growing research now suggests that emotional well-being may...
Younger women face growing breast cancer risks despite medical advances
A large national study tracking breast cancer trends across the United States has revealed troubling new patterns among younger women.
Researchers found that although breast...
Smoking may permanently change the way human lungs stretch and breathe
Scientists have discovered that smoking changes human lungs in a way that may make breathing physically harder over time. A new study found that...
Breast cancer patients with low vitamin D may suffer more pain after surgery
A new medical study has found that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience more pain after surgery and require larger...
A a smarter Mediterranean diet can cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third
Doctors have warned for years that type 2 diabetes is spreading quickly across the world. Millions of people now live with the disease, and...
What coffee really does to your blood pressure, according to research
Coffee is one of the world’s favorite drinks. Every day, billions of cups are consumed across homes, cafes, offices, and restaurants. For many people,...
Asthma drug could boost immunotherapy against hard-to-treat cancers
A drug that millions of people already use for asthma and allergies may one day become part of cancer treatment, according to a new...
Scientists find how to reverse Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, often making it...
Doctors may no longer need to fear lowering blood pressure ‘too much’
A major new study from researchers at NUI Galway and several international institutions is changing the way scientists think about blood pressure treatment.
For many...
Even small amounts of licorice may raise blood pressure, scientists warn
Many people enjoy licorice for its unusual sweet and salty taste. It is a popular candy in several countries and is also used in...