Skipping prostate cancer screenings may greatly increase death risk
Men who regularly avoid prostate cancer screening appointments are much more likely to die from the disease, according to a large international study. This...
Marijuana use is linked to higher heart attack risk, study finds
As marijuana becomes legal and widely used in many parts of the world, including large parts of the United States, new research is raising...
Nearly 10 million Americans at risk of vision loss caused by diabetes, Study Finds
A new study reveals a troubling trend: nearly 10 million Americans are now living with diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause...
New drug could delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, study shows
A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The...
Healthy plant-based diet may help people with heart and metabolic diseases live longer
A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following...
What to do if you have a heart attack while alone
Having a heart attack when you're alone is a frightening thought, but knowing what to do in that moment could save your life. A...
The best diets to manage blood pressure in older people
As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes increasingly important to maintain overall health and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and...
This carb food may help fight fatty liver disease, study finds
A new study has discovered that a special kind of dietary starch — called resistant starch — could play a powerful role in improving liver health...
Too much black licorice can harm your blood pressure, heart health
Black licorice might seem like an old-fashioned candy, but it’s still a favorite treat for many people, especially during the holidays.
While it may bring...
Palm oil ingredient linked to cancer spread, study finds
A new study from IRB Barcelona has found that a common ingredient in palm oil—palmitic acid—may play a dangerous role in helping certain cancers...