Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life,...
Given a grim prognosis, stroke survivor proved doctors wrong
Mark Kincaid greeted spectators coming to the high school football game as he collected donations for his son's baseball team.
His daughter, a cheerleader, was...
This type of job linked to lower risk of dementia in old age
In a new study from the University College London, researchers found people with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old...
This whole grain can reduce your risk of heart disease
In a new study from ICRISAT, researchers found the consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI.
They analyzed...
‘Version 2.0’ of COVID-19 vaccine quickly boosts immune system
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers took one of the current COVID-19 vaccines, which is based on the novel coronavirus's infamous spike...
Many adults have this dangerous liver disease but they don’t know it
In a recent study published in Hepatology, researchers found that many middle-aged people from the Framingham Heart Study had strong liver fibrosis (scarring).
The study is...
Blackcurrants may help lower your blood sugar after a meal
Berries are an important component of a healthy diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and polyphenols.
In a recent study published in the British...
8 myths about vaccines and kids
Few health care topics elicit stronger opinions than pediatric vaccines.
Vaccine advocates see the choice not to immunize children against potentially life-threatening illnesses as a...
This anti-obesity drug can lead to weight loss effective
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, can lead to large...
If you have a weakened immune system, consider 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people...