Broccoli may help lower risks of fatty liver and cancer
Partly due to its year-round availability and apparent health benefits, broccoli is becoming one of the most widely consumed vegetables among Americans.
In a recent...
Scientists find the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats.
This could...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to better outcomes in breast cancer
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente and elsewhere found that women with higher vitamin D levels in the body following a breast cancer diagnosis...
Widely used meds for pain relief may harm blood pressure
In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that acetaminophen, a common painkiller for headaches could make blood pressure drop largely.
They found...
Grapes could protect your skin from sun damage
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by...
Vitamin D may strongly reduce cancer risk, shows study
Vitamin D, which can be found in liver and fish oils, is essential for calcium absorption and the prevention of rickets in children and...
Even a simple exercise could benefit brain health in older people
In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that even a simple exercise routine just might help older people with mild...
Where you live may affect how likely you are to take high blood pressure...
In a study from Augusta University, scientists found people who live in large urban areas may be less likely to take prescribed medications for...
Research shows the cause of lung cancer in never smokers
In a recent study from the National Cancer Institute, scientists did a genomic analysis of lung cancer in people with no history of smoking.
They...
Research finds the major cause of Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that the most common form of Parkinson’s disease is caused by a blockage...