Coffee machines in your workplace may raise cholesterol, study finds
A new study from Sweden suggests that coffee made in many workplace coffee machines may contain substances that raise cholesterol levels. The research was...
Childhood obesity may increase COPD risk later in life
A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease...
Alzheimer’s drug may be less effective in women, study finds
Sales of Leqembi (lecanemab), a drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease, have been climbing steadily since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Blood sugar monitors may help keep diabetic patients out of the ICU
Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a serious and common complication in people with diabetes. It happens when the body doesn't have enough insulin to...
AI-powered mammograms may help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are best known as a tool to screen for breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also reveal hidden signs of...
How cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco harm your heart
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is bad for their health, but did you know that other tobacco products like cigars, pipes, and smokeless...
What happens to your DNA if 23andMe goes bankrupt?
What would happen to your personal and genetic data if the company you trusted with it shuts down?
A new paper published in the New...
Eight ways to reduce your stroke risk – no matter what age you are
As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed the sudden and devastating effects of stroke on survivors and their carers.
Following my nursing...
Early menopause may raise risk of Alzheimer’s in women, study finds
A new study has found that women who go through menopause earlier in life may face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The...
Coffee and tea may help lower the risk of mouth and throat cancers
Drinking coffee and tea might help protect people from certain types of cancer in the head and neck area, according to a large review...