How breast tissue affects breast cancer risk
Recent research has shown that breast tissue contributes to older women’s higher risk of developing breast cancer.
The study involves researchers from Norway, Switzerland, and...
Compound from this pretty plant could fight diabetes
In a recent study, researchers find a plant compound may help develop new anti-diabetes drug.
Currently, about half of the western medicines were derived from...
Why do we develop high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a chronic condition that strongly harms our health.
In 90-95% of people, high blood pressure has no identifiable cause.
Research has shown...
Football training linked to bone health in prostate cancer patients
Androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer can lead to loss of muscle and bone mass.
In a new study, researchers find that...
Daily food can protect you from heart disease
Eating healthy foods is very important for keeping a risk of heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading global...
Doctors may lack self-awareness when prescribing opioids
As health providers struggle to curb the epidemic of opioid abuse, a recent study has found that 65% of emergency department (ED) physicians surveyed...
Healthier body weight, healthier pregnancy
A healthy body weight is important for our physical and mental health.
For women who plan to get pregnant, a healthy weight is the first...
Scientists discover new genes for heart function
A new study has identified new genes associated with heart function and development.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to record heart's rhythm and electrical activity....
Stroke patients can boost brain activity at home
In a new study, researchers from University of South Australia have adopted a new method to help stroke victims recover greater use of their...
Scientists discover 1200+ gens linked to education
In a recent study, an international research team including CU Boulder scientists has identified more than 1,200 genetic variants associated with how much schooling...