How western diets could harm your blood pressure
A South American tribe living in near-total isolation with no Western dietary influences showed no increase in average blood pressure from age one to...
Frequent sauna use linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that regular sauna use is linked to a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in men...
Lung disease in middle age may increase dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged adults with lung disease may be at greater risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment later...
How aspirin and omega-3 may help prevent bowel cancer
In a new study, researchers found that both aspirin and a purified omega-3, called EPA, reduce the number of pre-cancerous polyps in people at...
Older heart attack patients should pay attention to bleeding risk
Many older patients who are considered frail by medical standards receive anticoagulants (blood thinners) and undergo cardiac catheterization during a heart attack.
A new study...
How rose geranium oil could benefit cancer patients
In a recent study, researchers found that rose geranium oil may help to ease the symptoms of a common and painful nasal condition that...
Scientists find a new treatment for peanut allergy
In a new study, researchers found that controlled ingestion of peanut protein could help build tolerance in peanut allergy sufferers.
They say an oral immunotherapy...
How to prevent diabetic foot amputation
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes, globally, has risen from 108m in 1980 to 422m in 2014.
People with diabetes who develop neuropathy don’t...
Blue light could help reduce high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to blue light could decrease blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The study is...
Hypnotherapy could help treat irritable bowel syndrome
In a new study, researchers found that Hypnotherapy might help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) complaints for some patients for as long as 9...
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In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, researchers find that long-term use of anticholinergic antidepressants is linked to a higher risk...
Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
The type of...
Scientists confirm the main cause of dementia
In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
The researchers suggest that the build-up of urea in the brain to...
Three common drugs linked to high dementia risk
In a recent study, researchers found long-term use of two antidepressants is linked to a higher risk of dementia.
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For older people, weight training is more important than cardio exercise
In a recent study from Wake Forest University, researchers found that weight training is more effective than cardio for older people.
It is known that...