Larger waistlines and metabolic syndrome may raise Parkinson’s risk
Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure, and other components of metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new...
Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower heart disease risk
A recent study funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lean beef leads to lower levels of...
New target for deadly brain tumor: the skull
Scientists have discovered that glioblastoma—the deadliest form of brain cancer—does more than attack the brain.
New research from Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and...
Can cocoa help prevent high blood pressure?
Cocoa might do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth—it may help protect against high blood pressure, at least in some people.
A large new...
After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay...
Patricia Bracknell and her husband, Butch, spent a full Saturday doing yardwork at their home in Norfolk, Virginia.
Too tired to make dinner, they popped...
Simple ways to keep your blood sugar steady after meals
After you eat, your body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (a type of sugar), which then enters your blood. This makes your...
How lifting weights can help lower your blood pressure
Many people think lifting weights is just for building big muscles or getting stronger.
But what you might not know is that weight lifting can...
Surgery may lower death and heart risks in hyperthyroidism
A new study from Boston University has found that surgery may be a better long-term treatment for people with hyperthyroidism, especially when it comes...
New discovery may reverse joint aging and ease arthritis
Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) have found a new way to help aging joints, giving hope to people with osteoarthritis.
This common...
Can fish oil really help lower cholesterol and blood pressure?
In the sea of dietary supplements claiming to boost our health, fish oil has been a standout for its purported benefits on heart health,...