Drinking too much alcohol may cause Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, scientists found how excessive alcohol consumption leads to the most common form of dementia,...
Common depression drug may stop cancer growth
In a study from KU Leuven, scientists found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targes a metabolic addiction that allows...
This protein in liver could prevent stiff arteries in obesity and diabetes
In a study from the University of Missouri, scientists found the importance of the protein adropin in preventing stiffness in the arteries of people...
College softball player’s heart stops after routine play
In her second game of the day, Fordham University shortstop Sarah Taffet hit a ground ball to first base.
The fielder charged forward, stopped the...
Diets rich in saturated fat are linked to higher prostate cancer risk
In a recent study by the University of North Carolina, scientists found that eating a diet higher in saturated fat, a type of fat...
A single high-fat meal can damage the metabolism
The global proliferation of overweight and obese people and people with type 2 diabetes is often associated with the consumption of saturated fats.
In a...
Many heart-related emergencies are due to uncontrolled high blood pressure
In a study from Keele University, the top cardiovascular (CVD) diagnoses from U.S. emergency departments suggest that many heart emergencies are due to poorly...
A high fat diet can increase spread of cancer
Cancer is most deadly when it has begun to spread. This is because successful treatment is much more difficult.
Scientists around the globe are therefore...
Sugars in western diets could increase risk for breast cancer tumors and spread
In a recent study, researchers found that the high amounts of dietary sugar in the typical western diet may increase the risk of breast...
Why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps
In a study from the University of Ottawa, scientists found out why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps.
The horrific toll of...