People often have high cholesterol levels after Christmas
Large quantities of rich Christmas food appear to boost cholesterol levels.
Right after the Christmas break, levels are 20% higher than in the summer.
This is...
How metabolic syndrome harm women during pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that metabolic syndrome in pregnant women increases their risk for pregnancy complications including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes by...
10 years after a negative colonoscopy means a much lower risk of colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found that 10 years after a negative colonoscopy, people had 46% lower risk of being diagnosed with and were...
Sleep apnea may raise lung cancer risk
In a recent scientific study, researchers found that sleep apnea can favor lung cancer growth in young individuals.
The study was conducted by researchers from...
Your eyes hold clues to narrowing of leg blood vessels in future
In a recent study, researchers found that changes in tiny blood vessels of the eyes may predict a higher risk of later narrowing in...
This high blood pressure drug could help treat pain and anxiety
In a recent study, researchers found that an inhaled form of a high blood pressure medication has the potential to treat certain types of...
Giving birth linked to 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that giving birth is associated with a 14% higher risk of heart disease and stroke compared to having...
Combining blood pressure and cholesterol drugs could prevent stroke better
In a recent study, researchers found that combining medication that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol could reduce first-time strokes by 44%.
Seventy-five...
How to measure your blood pressure at home
In a recent article, UT Southwestern cardiologist Dr. Sharon Reimold suggests that people who take blood pressure medicines can monitor their blood pressure at...
Breast cancer drug may help treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found that the well-known drug tamoxifen could exploit a weakness in the physical 'scaffolds' around tumors.
The report's authors were...