High blood pressure and fatty liver don’t add up in death risk
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that the combined effect of high blood pressure and fatty liver disease...
Aching joints make older people reach for many forms of pain relief – but...
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found popping a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may...
Extreme blood sugar swings in type 2 diabetes may increase heart disease risk
In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found in patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors'...
Take long naps? Sleep more than 9 hours a night? Your stroke risk may...
In a study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, scientists found people who take long naps during the day or sleep nine or...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to higher risk of bladder cancer
In a recent study from the University of Warwick, scientists found vitamin D deficiency is linked to a higher risk of developing bladder cancer.
Though...
Scientists find new cause of inflammatory cytokine storm in COVID-19
In a study from HSS Research Institute, scientists found a mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 induces the inflammatory response in COVID-19 patient lungs, so-called "cytokine...
Long-term opioid use after lung cancer surgery linked to 40% higher death risk within...
In a study from Thomas Jefferson University, scientists found new long-term use of opioids to quell pain after lung cancer surgery is linked to...
Calcium supplements may harm your heart health
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere, researchers found a calcium-rich diet could be beneficial for the heart, but calcium supplements...
Broccoli may help lower risks of fatty liver and cancer
Partly due to its year-round availability and apparent health benefits, broccoli is becoming one of the most widely consumed vegetables among Americans.
In a recent...
Scientists find the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats.
This could...