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Red meat linked to colon cancer, study confirms

In a recent study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers confirmed the strong link between red meat and colon cancer. They identified specific patterns of DNA...

Keep an eye on your eyes

The eyes are more than windows to the soul. With advances in eye health technology, they can also give a unique look into your...

How to sleep to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found...

Eating plant over protein may cut your heart disease risk

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found a plant-based diet may be key to lowering your risk of heart disease. They determined that...

A single head injury can cause dementia decades later, study finds

In a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found a single head injury could lead to dementia later in life Further, as the...

Diabetes may increase risk of back pain

In a recent review study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found that people with diabetes have a 35% higher risk of experiencing low back...

Unhealthy gum may double risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe much more likely to have higher...

Many people with type 2 diabetes face strong stigma with concerning health problems

In a new study from the University of Connecticut, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes experience stigma because of both their diabetes and...

Blood pressure swings could be an early sign of heart disease

In a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart...

You got your mother’s eyes. Will you get her breast cancer?

Sometimes, when you look in the mirror you find your family looking back. It can be a source of pride—in some families, chins, noses, earlobes—even...