Heart fat linked to more severe damage after a heart attack
A new study has found that a higher amount of fat around the heart is linked to more serious heart damage after a heart...
Belly fat and weak muscles after 50 increase death risk by 83%
Many people know that too much belly fat can be bad for their health. But a new study shows that when belly fat is...
Why people with IBD may feel gut pain even without inflammation
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel abdominal pain even when they are not having a flare-up.
A new study from Ruhr University Bochum...
Proton therapy may help throat cancer patients live longer
A new study has found that people with throat cancer may live longer if they are treated with a newer type of radiation therapy...
Tanning beds can damage DNA in the entire skin surface
Tanning beds are once again raising serious health concerns, and a new study has revealed just how harmful they can be.
Scientists from Northwestern Medicine...
Reversing prediabetes can cut heart disease risk in half
Lowering blood sugar levels to normal may cut the risk of serious heart problems by more than half in people with prediabetes, according to...
Hormone therapy may be safe for women with cancer genes, study finds
Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations often worry about getting breast or ovarian cancer.
These mutations can significantly increase their risk. To reduce...
Disrupted your body clock may drive Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with their daily routines.
They may have trouble sleeping through the night, take frequent naps during the day, or...
How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more
Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...
Surprising cause of chronic kidney disease discovered by scientists
Our kidneys work quietly behind the scenes every day, helping to keep us alive and well.
These amazing organs act like a full-time cleaning team,...