Swapping snacks for pecans may improve cholesterol, Penn State study finds
A handful of pecans a day could lead to healthier cholesterol levels and an overall better diet, according to new research from Penn State...
What happens to your brain during a stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood...
How to tell if you have type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that affects how your body processes sugar (glucose). It happens when your body either doesn’t use...
How to spot liver cirrhosis in men
Cirrhosis is a serious condition that happens when the liver becomes scarred and damaged over time.
In men, it often develops after years of liver...
New gene test could help detect breast and ovarian cancer effectively
Families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer may soon have access to a powerful new tool that can help identify cancer risk...
Popular sweetener in food may harm brain blood vessels, study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder has raised concerns about erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener often found in sugar-free foods and...
Scientists find new way to treat tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people in the U.S. It’s one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, and...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: What’s the difference?
Many people use the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” as if they mean the same thing, but they’re not exactly the same.
Understanding the difference can...
Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking may prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A new long-term study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that many cases of dementia before the age of...
Can early chronic kidney disease be reversed?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
It...