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Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds

In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor...

Brush your teeth to postpone Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study from the University of Bergen, researchers found a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer´s disease. They found that gum disease...

This obesity/diabetes drug can help you lose weight, regardless of your age

In a recent study presented at European Congress on Obesity, researchers found obesity drug semaglutide has similar effectiveness across different age groups with regard...

Doctors should screen people over-50s for marijuana use, study suggests

In a recent study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, researchers found that older people who use cannabis to relieve...

Artificially sweetened drinks may harm your heart health

In a new study, researchers found that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. The finding suggests...

Your gut health linked to your stroke risk, study finds

In a new study from Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke. The results lay the...

This snack food may harm your heart rhythm

In a recent study from FDA, scientists found that eating too much black licorice may lead to an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia. The...

Protect yourself from Lyme disease

It’s peak tick weather! Ticks get more active when it’s warm outside. Some carry diseases that can be passed on to you through their...

Inflammation may slow cognitive decline in older people, study finds

Research has previously linked inflammation to Alzheimer's disease (AD). But in a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, researchers found a surprising discovery...

A healthy diet may protect women from breast cancer

In a new study, researchers found women whose diets tend to feed inflammation may have a higher risk of breast cancer. They tested more than...