Lorazepam treatment linked to worse outcomes in pancreatic cancer
A study led by Michael Feigin, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and therapeutics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, investigated the effects of...
More younger Americans get cancer during 2010-1019
A recent study conducted by Benjamin Koh and colleagues from the National University of Singapore highlights a worrying trend: more young people (under 50...
These two things affect risk of leg amputations in people with diabetes
If you have diabetes, did you know that your relationship status and gender might affect your risk of having a leg amputation below the...
Scientists find a new cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that makes it hard for some people to communicate and interact with others.
It's something that usually starts to show in...
How air pollution in Irvine may speed up Alzheimer’s
The Growing Concern: Traffic Air Pollution and Your Brain
We often worry about air pollution's impact on our lungs and even our skin, but what...
Scientists find an important cause of heart damage
Heart disease is America's number-one killer. Despite advances in medicine like pills to control blood pressure and diabetes, or aspirin and cholesterol-lowering drugs, heart...
Drinking coffee may help lower risk of fatty liver disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in your liver, and it's not caused by drinking alcohol. Rather, it's...
Living alone can be dangerous for people with cognitive decline
Many older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment live alone, facing risks like wandering, medication confusion, and missing doctor's appointments.
A recent study suggests...
People with heart disease less likely to use health tracking apps
A recent study from Yale reveals that while many U.S. adults at risk for heart disease use smart devices like smartphones and tablets to...
Secondhand smoke is a surprising source of lead in children
It's common knowledge that exposure to lead can harm children's health. In efforts to protect youngsters, authorities have removed lead-based paint, phased out leaded...