Why smoking makes pancreatic cancer even deadlier
A new study helps explain why smokers face a higher risk of pancreatic cancer—and why their outcomes are often worse than those of nonsmokers.
Researchers...
Having a purpose in life may prevent dementia
People living in the so-called “Blue Zones” — areas in the world where people often live to be 100 or older — tend to...
Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it
Diabetes is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats, yet nearly half of people living with the disease may not even know they...
Mental problems dramatically raise risk of heart disease
Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease.
As nearly half of the country suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease...
Deaths in high blood pressure-related kidney disease rise 50% in 25 years
A new study has found that deaths from hypertensive kidney disease (kidney damage caused by high blood pressure) increased by 48% in the U.S....
Breathing device may help people with diabetes and sleep apnea live longer
A simple nighttime breathing device may dramatically improve survival for people living with both type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea, according to new...
Fatty liver disease linked to increased death risk
A large study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden found that people with fatty liver disease are almost twice as likely to die compared to...
Artificial sweeteners may speed up memory loss, study finds
Many people turn to low- and no-calorie sweeteners as a healthier option to cut down on sugar.
These artificial sweeteners are often found in diet...
How calcium may hold the key to treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue in the United States.
It can lead to deadly problems like heart disease and...
This sleep hormone may also boost your memory
We all know how important memory is in everyday life—from remembering where we put our keys to learning new things at school or work.
Now,...