Common sleep problem linked to higher heart attack risk
In a study from Alexandria University in Egypt, scientists found people who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack...
Common high blood pressure drug may bring harmful side effects
Scientists from Columbia University recently found that chlorthalidone, the guideline-recommended diuretic for lowering blood pressure, causes more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide, a similarly...
Why skipping breakfast may harm the immune system
In a study from Mount Sinai, scientists found fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection and could lead to an increased risk of...
We can learn a lot about long COVID from years of diagnosing and treating...
Long COVID reportedly affects about 10% of post-COVID patients, and describes a range of ongoing or new symptoms three months post-infection.
Given the COVID pandemic...
If you are at risk of diabetes, a low-carb diet could help
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found people who are at higher risk of diabetes need to cut the carbs in their diets.
They...
How to detect subtle signs of heart disease in women
Many women may write off fatigue, body aches, and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest.
Diet rich in rice may reduce heart disease risk
In a study from Gifu University, scientists found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population.
Gum disease bacteria may increase risk of heart disease
In a study from the School of Life Sciences of EPFL in Switzerland, scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease...
Scientists find new way to diagnose vascular dementia
In a study from UCLA, scientists found measuring a key blood molecule may help doctors diagnose whether or how much impaired blood flow to...
Scientists find an important cause of common arthritis
In a study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere, scientists found that a unique bacteria found in the gut could be responsible for...