Which cancers are caused by lifestyle choices?
Many common cancers in the United States are linked to personal habits and lifestyle choices.
For example, spending too much time in the sun without...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect kidneys over time, study warns
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most widespread health problems in the world today.
It affects millions of people and...
What heart and stroke patients should know before visiting the dentist
Some people might consider their dentist’s office a place for talking only about the health of their teeth and gums, not their heart or...
Weight-loss surgery helps people with obesity and diabetes live longer
A large study from the Cleveland Clinic has found that people who have both obesity and type 2 diabetes may live longer and stay...
Mixing pain meds and depression drugs may raise seizure risk in older adults
A new study shows that older adults in nursing homes may have a higher chance of having seizures if they take the pain medicine...
How stress can raise your blood pressure
A new study from Swinburne University has shown that stress may raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
This research...
How exercise trains the immune system to fight better
Exercise is well known for strengthening muscles, lungs, and the heart, but new research shows it also “trains” the immune system.
An international team of...
When is colon cancer considered cured?
Doctors and patients have long wondered: when can someone with colon cancer be considered truly cured?
A large new study may finally provide a clear...
Why APOE4 gene variant means higher Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most feared illnesses of our time, impacting more than six million people in the United States alone.
With no...
How exercise could help breast cancer survivors manage weight
Exercise is often praised for building strength and improving heart health, but new research from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus suggests it...