Money problem could increase death risk after heart attack
A new study from Yale University found among older people who have been hospitalized for a heart attack, severe financial strain—having too little money...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What you need to know
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Living with the ongoing symptoms of IBS can take its toll...
This weight loss diet can boost treatment effect in pancreatic cancer
A new study from the Translational Genomics Research Institute found that a ketogenic diet—which is low in carbohydrates and protein, but high in fat—helps...
These 2 things at age 35 linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new study from Boston University found living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting...
Immunity to previous cold may make COVID-19 worse
A new study from the University of Rochester found prior infection and immunity to one of the common cold coronaviruses may have put people...
How to control diabetes apart from blood sugar levels
When you have diabetes, there’s a lot of emphasis on controlling your blood sugar levels.
And just as important, you and the healthcare team caring...
High blood pressure may lower dementia risk for some old adults
In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers found that high and low blood pressure levels among different older age groups...
Pfizer vaccine can successfully treat COVID-19, study finds
A new study from Cardiff University finds doctors have successfully used vaccination to treat a patient with COVID-19 in what is thought to be...
What you need to know about breast cancer detection, treatment, and prevention
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread.
Mammography...
Eating food with wine may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study at Tulane University found drinking a little wine with dinner may help lower risks of developing type 2 diabetes.
The study was...