Scientists find links among cholesterol, inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease
High cholesterol and chronic inflammation have long been suspected contributors to Alzheimer’s Disease risk.
A recent study delves deeper into these associations, discovering a potential...
Surgical patients discharged with opioids have higher death risk, study finds
A broad research collaboration in Hong Kong has investigated the links between opioid prescriptions given at discharge after surgery and the enduring use of...
Scientists find new way to treat tough breast cancer
Dr. Zachary Schug, a researcher at the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center, has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against a tough...
Obesity is a dangerous disease that shares key features with cancer
Although obesity has been recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1948, its identity as a disease may not be...
Morning exercise linked to lowest heart risk, especially in women
A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology investigated the associations between the timing of physical activity and the risks of...
Giving free veggies via ‘produce prescriptions’ can boost patients’ health
Eating more fruits and vegetables is a common recommendation for better health, but it's easier said than done for many people, especially those on...
Research shows an important cause of heart rhythm diseases
A pioneering study by scientists from The Ohio State University has brought forth new hope for individuals plagued by certain severe heart rhythm disorders.
The...
Many older people with ADHD are untreated, study finds
A group of experts has urgently called for improved international guidance on the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals over 50.
Their...
Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women – our latest research brings...
Chronic pelvic pain affects between 5% and 26% of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions such as endometriosis (where tissue resembling the...
What blood pressure numbers say about your brain health
A Simple Test with Deep Insights
Most of us have visited the doctor and experienced the routine of having a band wrapped around our arm....