Eating more fiber may reduce risk of inflammatory bowel disease
According to a study published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, higher consumption of dietary fiber is associated with a lower risk of developing inflammatory...
Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating gum disease
A common drug used to treat diabetes could also help with gum disease, a new study shows. This could be good news for people...
Can dark chocolate help reduce high blood pressure?
We all love a good piece of chocolate, don't we? But what if I told you that chocolate might actually be good for your...
Scientists find a new tool to detect early dementia risk
In a novel approach to predicting the risk of developing dementia, researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine have identified a simple,...
Scientists challenge a cause of pancreatic cancer
Four years ago, a study suggested that a common type of fungus might contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer.
This proposition offered a glimmer...
Mom of 2 survived heart failure during pregnancy and became certified paramedic
Since she was a child, Yanela Vickers has loved babies and the medical field. She dreamed of going into obstetrics and gynecology.
Instead, Yanela got...
AI can help detect diabetes early from X-rays, study finds
Imagine getting a routine chest X-ray and finding out you could be at risk for diabetes. That's the exciting promise of a new model...
A ‘greener’ diet might prevent vision loss, study suggests
Understanding Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Imagine waking up one day and slowly losing the ability to see the things you love, the faces of your...
Novel smartphone app uses AI to identify stroke symptoms
Researchers presented an innovative smartphone application at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting.
This application, powered by machine learning algorithms, can reliably...
How to prevent lung cancer
As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., lung cancer is a critical public health issue.
Responsible for about one in five of...