Colon cancer is happening younger and younger
The first time Briana Mezuk Ratliff visited a doctor about her gastrointestinal issues, she already had a hunch it might be cancer.
For a while,...
Severe COVID-19 linked to long-term mental health issues
In a new study, researchers found that serious COVID-19 illness is linked to an increase in the risk of long-term adverse mental health effects.
The...
Even moderate light exposure during sleep can harm your heart, insulin health
Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed.
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found exposure to...
High cholesterol may not lead to heart disease, study finds
In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, researchers found that the link between 'bad' cholesterol (LDL-C) and poor health...
For COVID-19 death risk, where you live really matters
In a new study from the University of Chicago, researchers found that different demographic groups are vulnerable to COVID-19 death in different ways—often depending...
7 types of arthritis you need to know
There are several types of arthritis. Common ones include:
Ankylosing Spondylitis is arthritis that affects the spine. It often involves redness, heat, swelling, and pain...
Caffeine may treat Parkinson’s disease effectively
In a study from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, researchers found caffeine may help treat Parkinson’s disease effectively.
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most...
COVID-19 vaccine moderately effective against variants in kids
In a new study from the University of Arizona, researchers found that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is a moderately effective tool for preventing the...
Be aware of ‘sugar-free’ trap for people with diabetes
What Is Sugar-Free?
Sugar-free, according to the FDA, means that one serving of food has less than half a gram of added or naturally occurring...
This drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people
In a new study from Durham and Newcastle Universities, researchers found a protein in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases...