Cereal fiber may lower inflammation better than dietary fiber
Scientists from Columbia University examined whether dietary fiber intake was linked to a decrease in inflammation in older adults and if the fiber was...
COVID-19 linked to high risk of serious blood clots
Scientists from Umeå Universitet found an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in the leg) up to three months after COVID-19...
Blood pressure matters: How to keep hypertension in check
About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure, but many don’t realize it.
High blood pressure is sometimes called a “silent...
Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease – new research
Eating two or more servings of avocado a week may cut your risk of cardiovascular disease by 16%, according to a new study.
Researchers at...
Why women have higher dementia risk
Scientists from The George Institute for Global Health found life events that influence levels of the female hormone estrogen may be linked to a...
The pandemic’s ripple effects on health have begun. What can we do now?
For more than two years, COVID-19's direct harm has been visible in overflowing intensive care wards and grim statistics. Now, some of its indirect...
How to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Doctors recommend weight loss to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), either nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Weight loss can reduce fat,...
Dental pain? Reach for the anti-inflammatories, not the antibiotics
Dental pain can be very serious and sometimes people need urgent pain relief before they can get to a dentist.
Scientists from the Melbourne Dental...
Common health problems people with kidney disease can develop
Kidney disease can lead to other health problems.
Your health care team will work with you to help you avoid or manage:
High blood pressure. High...
How worried should you be about BA.2?
The omicron variant swept around the globe, bringing a significant surge in COVID-19 cases and a resurgence of public health concerns about the pandemic...