How to prevent kidney disease effectively
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. They sit below the rib cage on each side of the body....
How to lower your cancer risk effectively
Most people know someone who’s had cancer: a family member, a friend, a loved one. Who gets it can sometimes seem random. But there...
Why are more young adults getting cancer?
Cancer has long been considered a disease of old age, but doctors are now seeing more young adults diagnosed with cancers that were once...
When you get injured may affect how fast you heal
A new study suggests that the body's internal clock not only controls sleep but also affects how quickly muscles recover from injury. Researchers at...
Why vaping is bad for your heart
When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go?
Many...
Electric vehicle fires may increase cancer risk
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, a new study warns of serious health risks for firefighters, vehicle owners, and communities when EVs catch fire. Researchers...
Study shows big cause of heart attack in young women
Heart attacks are often linked to older adults, but a new study from Yale University reveals that younger men and women under 55 face...
Marijuana use may increase risk of death from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of...
Study finds why men die earlier than women
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered that as men age, they often lose the Y chromosome in some of their cells. This...
New way to protect kidney health in diabetes
A new study from the University of Bristol has found a possible way to slow down diabetic kidney disease, a serious condition that affects...