Common snack may lead to high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder
Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia.
The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy in...
Scientists solve a big puzzle of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most insidious forms of the disease, in which an average of only 9% of patients are alive five...
Air pollution may cause heart attack within an hour
In a study from Fudan University, scientists found exposure to air pollutants – even at levels below World Health Organization air quality guidelines –...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
In a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, scientists found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood...
Drinking coffee is linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Southern California found that drinking coffee may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer.
They examined more...
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to higher death risk after heart attack
In a study from Cleveland Clinic, scientists found after having a heart attack, people with autoimmune disease are more likely than others to die...
Scientists find a drug that may delay muscle aging
With life expectancy increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise, including sarcopenia, and the loss of muscle mass due to aging.
In a study...
Eating more healthy fats can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Tufts University and the University of Cambridge, researchers found that eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, lowers blood sugar...
Drinking green tea could help prevent artery explosion
In a recent study from Kyoto University, scientists found that Japan’s favorite beverage green tea might be offering more than just a relaxing tea...
Scientists find new way to predict heart failure outcomes
In a study from the University of Pennsylvania, scientists found that bloodstream levels of a protein fragment called endotrophin can be used to predict...