Blinding eye disease strongly linked to serious heart disease
People with a specific form of AMD are also highly likely to have either underlying heart damage or carotid artery disease linked to stroke.
Diet soda drinkers have lower risks in colon cancer recurrence, death
In a recent study from Yale University, scientists found a link between drinking artificially sweetened beverages and a much lower risk of colon cancer...
Why some people get severe COVID-19 while others don’t
A large number of people are currently contracting COVID-19. Fortunately, most of them are experiencing only mild symptoms, largely thanks to the high vaccination...
Some low-carb diets may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
When it comes to reduced-carb diets, it may be quality, not quantity, that matters most.
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that animal-based,...
Scientists find new drug for reducing blood cholesterol
Cholesterol-lowering is one of the most important therapies we have to prolong life and protect people from heart disease, which is still the number...
People with Parkinson’s disease may speak up to 60% less than others
Parkinson’s disease can disrupt multiple aspects of a person’s functioning, including the volume, rhythm and intonation of their speech.
A recent study from Michigan State...
‘I need to walk again’: Stroke survivor keeps promise to her husband, who died...
From her hospital bed, Beth Murphy demanded that a television be brought into her room. She needed to see the face of her husband.
Kevin...
Eating an avocado once a week may reduce heart disease risk
Avocados contain dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat, which have been linked to cardiovascular health benefits. Previous research has shown they can help lower total...
Alcohol abuse may increase risk of severe COVID-19
Some people are known to be more vulnerable than others to severe COVID-19, including older adults (age 65+) and those with certain pre-existing health...
Full vaccination more effective in preventing spread of COVID-19 than boosters
A 4.2% increase in the number of people having full vaccination led to a 54% reduction in case rates across Europe—despite the detection of the highly infectious omicron.