How high blood pressure harms your mental health
The way we feel mentally can have an effect on our heart health, according to a new study from the Max Planck Institute for...
When she passed out at 38, doctors blamed stress. The problem was her heart.
By the time Sheena Fannin and her two sons, ages 6 and 9, arrived home from soccer practice it was already getting late. She...
Scientists find a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
MIT neuroscientists have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by blocking an enzyme that is overactive in the brains of Alzheimer's...
Mediterranean diet could help reduce risk of skin cancer
Skin cancer is a serious and common health concern, with the potential to cause significant health problems if left untreated.
However, a new study conducted...
Being fit may reduce death risk in high blood pressure
Maintaining high levels of fitness can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality in men with high blood pressure, according to a recent study.
The...
7 healthy habits now can reduce dementia risk later
A new study suggests that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia among women.
The study...
What to know about supplements and cancer
From vitamin A capsules to herbal teas and zinc tablets, dietary supplements come in all shapes and sizes. But are they a good fit...
Risk of heart disease lower when obesity is due to genetics rather than lifestyle...
It’s well known that a high body mass index (BMI) has negative effects on our health, increasing the risk of several diseases.
This is concerning...
Coffee may not increase high blood pressure risk in older women
In a new study, scientists from Stanford and other research institutions decided to investigate the impact of coffee consumption on high blood pressure risk...
Why air pollution can cause lung cancer
A group of international researchers has conducted an extensive study on how air pollution can cause lung cancer.
Previous research had shown a strong link...