Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...
Women and men have different kidney function loss with age
Although more women than men have chronic kidney disease (CKD), more men develop kidney failure.
Scientists from the University Hospital of North Norway found kidney...
One cancer drug could increase Alzheimer’s-associated plaques in brain
In a recent study from The University of Texas, researchers found that oral administration of rapamycin causes an increase in beta (β)-amyloid protein plaques...
Many US people have stopped using their sleep medications
In a study from the University of Florida, scientists found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years...
Magnets in electronic devices may affect heart health
In a recent study from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, scientists found that magnets in electronic devices may affect heart...
Harvard study shows the leading cause of multiple sclerosis
In a recent study from Harvard University, scientists found multiple sclerosis (MS), a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which...
Got pre-diabetes? Here’s five things to eat or avoid to prevent type 2 diabetes
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as having type 2 diabetes.
Pre-diabetes...
50% of U.S. adults should check their blood pressure at home, study shows
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that people with borderline high blood pressure should confirm the readings by...
Treadmill exercise may reduce Parkinson’s symptoms
In a study from RUSH University, scientists found regular treadmill exercise helped improve Parkinson's disease symptoms in mice.
They found positive results in using regular treadmill exercise to...
How our immune system causes heart disease
Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system.
We know some of the causes...