Long-term quality of life in pancreatic cancer survivors shows promise
Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most devastating and least survivable forms of cancer.
However, a new study published in the Annals of...
How saunas may lower blood pressure
What's This Study About?
If you think saunas are just for relaxation, think again! A recent study at Brigham Young University in Utah has indicated...
Intermittent fasting vs. low-calorie diet: which is better for preventing diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a medical condition where your body struggles to use insulin properly. Insulin is what helps sugar get from your bloodstream...
A handful of nuts a day keeps the heart doctor away
The Good News: Nuts for Heart Health
You've probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know a handful...
Scientists find the missing link between autoimmune diseases and blood cancer
What Happens When Immune Cells Go "Rogue"?
Usually, your immune system is like a well-oiled machine, protecting your body from harmful invaders like bacteria and...
Scientists find a simpler way to predict stroke risk early
Researchers from the University of East Anglia have come up with an easier way to spot people who might get an irregular heartbeat, medically...
Mindfulness and other therapies recommended for managing anxiety and depression in cancer patients
New Guidelines Offer Hope for Better Mental Health in Cancer Care
Two leading oncology organizations, the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society...
Hormone therapy may increase high blood pressure in women after 45
What Happens During Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she stops having periods because her body isn't making certain hormones anymore....
Crosswords and chess may help lower dementia risk, study confirms
In a robust new study published in JAMA Network Open, Monash University researchers have found that certain activities such as computer use, education classes,...
Childhood abuse linked to higher diabetes risk later in life
The Link Between Abuse and Diabetes Risk
Overview: The Troubling Connection
A new study shows that both abuse in adulthood and mistreatment during childhood can raise...