He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart –...
Several days after running a 10K event in Atlanta in 2019, Arthur Vaughn found himself breathless simply walking across the room.
Vaughn's primary care physician...
This common health problem linked to higher risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found people with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure.
A team from UCL Eastman Dental...
New hope for treating deadly brain cancer
In a study from VCU Massey Cancer Center, scientists found a cellular factor that drives the growth of deadly brain tumors could potentially serve...
Migraine headaches could increase dementia risk
In a study from Yonsei University, scientists found migraine headaches are associated with an increased risk for subsequent dementia.
A migraine is a headache of...
Grape seed extract may help increase lifespan, reduce cancer risk
In a recent study from China and the U.S., researchers found that injecting a chemical found in grape seed extract into older mice could...
Childhood trauma could increase heart failure risk as an adult
In a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, scientists found childhood trauma, especially physical abuse, might increase the risk of heart failure later in...
Omega-3s could improve brain structure, cognition at midlife
In a study from The University of Texas, scientists found eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health...
Oral antiviral drugs could reduce COVID-19 death risk by more than 50%
In a study from The University of Hong Kong, scientists conducted one of the first real-world studies to explore the inpatient use of oral...
This vegetable oil linked to spread of cancer, study finds
In a recent study from IRB Barcelona, researchers found one fatty acid commonly found in palm oil, called palmitic acid, promotes metastasis in oral...
Where you live may increase your lifespan
In a study from Syracuse University, scientists found Americans who live in so-called blue states tend to live longer than those in red states,...