What you need to know about vitamin K and your health
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and heart health.
It comes in two main forms:...
Weight loss surgery may cut cancer risk in obesity by more than 50%
A new study has shown that bariatric surgery, a weight-loss procedure, can significantly reduce the risk of obesity-associated cancer.
Researchers found that just 4% of...
People with anxiety and mood disorders have more severe alcohol symptoms
Many people may turn to alcohol when they are feeling anxious or depressed, hoping to alleviate their symptoms.
However, a recent study has found that...
Sleep and Alzheimer’s disease: What you need to know
Sleep is a crucial aspect of our health, and poor sleep quality has been linked to a range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes,...
How to prevent blood sugar surge after eating a meal
After a meal, the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which is absorbed into the bloodstream.
This causes a rise in blood sugar levels, which...
Drinking coffee can help you maintain low blood pressure
Coffee lovers can now celebrate one more reason to continue their morning ritual. A recent study has shown that drinking two to three cups...
5 best exercises for dementia prevention, according to science
Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a major cause of disability and dependence among older adults...
No, vapes aren’t 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here’s how this decade-old myth took...
It’s 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and...
My scan shows I have thyroid nodules. Should I be worried?
The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck. It makes thyroid hormones, which control the way the body uses energy.
A...
Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver injury, but it is largely preventable
Larissa was a 21-year-old Canadian college student recovering from COVID-19 when she died from complications related to an accidental overdose of acetaminophen, a medication...