Mediterranean diet plus physical activity may prevent disability in older people
When older people are admitted to the hospital, they often have a hard time doing things they used to do easily, like getting dressed...
How blood sugar levels affect pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer, formally known as Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the toughest cancers to treat, with a resistance to chemotherapy and no...
Scientists find new way to treat liver inflammation
Imagine if we could trick the body into fighting liver diseases better.
That's what a team of scientists at the University of Barcelona believe might...
Resistance-breathing training can lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, can lead to many serious health problems. These problems include vision loss, strokes, and heart attacks.
Because of these...
Research shows a dangerous cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a brain illness that gets worse over time. It affects how people move and can make them shake, move slowly, and...
Protein in milk may improve wound healing
Have you ever had a cut or a scrape and wondered how you could heal faster? A new study suggests that the answer might...
Inflammatory bowel disease affects more than 2 million Americans, study finds
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has an incidence rate of 10.9 per 100,000 person-years and a prevalence rate of 721 per 100,000 population, according to...
Big causes of memory loss, dementia you need to know
Dementia isn't a single disease. It's a way to describe a group of symptoms that affect the brain.
These symptoms make it hard for people...
Exercise can beat genetics and save you from type 2 diabetes
Recent research shows that staying active could protect against type 2 diabetes. This is true even for people who are likely to get this...
Beetroot juice is a natural remedy for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but severe health condition affecting millions worldwide.
When blood pushes too forcefully against the walls of your...