Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...
Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds
Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...
Type 2 diabetes may raise risk of certain obesity-related cancers
A major new study from the UK has found that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a higher risk of developing...
Statins may lower risk of liver cancer and complications in chronic liver disease
A new study from Harvard Medical School has found that commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—statins—may significantly lower the risk of liver cancer and serious liver...
One in three breast cancers may be missed by screening
A large new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has revealed that nearly one-third of breast cancer cases are not detected during...
New study suggests doctors should focus more on systolic blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
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Scientists find the key to preserving memory in older age
Many older adults worry about memory loss and other changes in thinking as they age. Most of the time, these changes are mild and...
Scientists find a surprising cause of chronic inflammation and a solution
A new study from Spain has revealed a strong link between vitamin B12 levels and inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is known to...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Researchers find big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four deaths is...