Whole grain could benefit your blood pressure, blood sugar
In a new study from Tufts University, researchers found a higher intake of whole grains (WG) is linked to smaller increases in waist size,...
This stuff in gut may show your colon cancer risk
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers found that the increased presence of certain bacteria in a gut biome indicates a...
This blood sugar test can predict memory loss, may show Alzheimer’s disease risk
In a new study from the University of Turku, researchers found that already a higher two-hour glucose level in the glucose tolerance test predicts...
Making sense of cholesterol – the good, the bad and the dietary
Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life.
So in honor of Cholesterol Education Month, we asked a...
This heart problem linked to 5 times higher death risk in COVID-19
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that hospitalized COVID-19 patients with early, undetected heart failure were nearly 5 times more likely...
Many Americans take immune-weakening drugs that may reduce COVID vaccine effects
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that nearly 3% of insured U.S. adults under 65 take medications that weaken...
Risk of opioid overdose appears higher in older Americans
Even with COVID-19 dominating the news, the epidemic of opioid use remains a nationwide threat.
While public awareness and efforts to stop addiction and overdoses...
This method can treat pain, depression and anxiety effectively
With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, doctors are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can...
This drug duo may treat kidney failure, study finds
In a new study from the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, researchers found that melatonin strongly reduces kidney failure in people being treated...
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Jeff Vallance jump-started every day with a 4-mile run. It woke him up and kept him feeling fit. As an expert in chronic disease...