This health problem in middle-age may predict heart failure later in life
Coronary artery calcium is the buildup of calcified plaque made up of fat, calcium, and cholesterol.
The calcium in the plaque is different from dietary...
Scientists find new cancer gene drivers
Scientists have found evidence of how some genes drive the progression of cancer.
Scientists have long searched for “driver” genes that fuel the progression of...
Parkinson’s disease may originate in the gut
In a new study, researchers have found decisive evidence that Parkinson's disease, which attacks the brain, actually might originate from the gut of the...
U.S. people may use too much medical imaging
In a new study, researchers found despite a broad campaign among physician groups to reduce the amount of imaging in medicine, the rates of...
Diabetes and heart attack is a very dangerous combination
In a new study, researchers found after a heart attack, patients with diabetes are at greater risk of heart failure and subsequent death than...
Weight loss surgery could protect heart health in people with obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found weight-loss surgery performed in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity is linked to a lower risk of...
This diet may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by changing gut bacteria
In a new study, researchers found that following a certain type of diet could affect the gut microbiome and help decrease the risk of...
Sleeping too much—or too little—may increase your heart attack risk
In a new study, researchers found sleeping too much or too little may boost people’s heart attack risk.
The high risk even exists in people...
White meat may harm your blood cholesterol as much as red meat
In a new study, researchers found that red and white meat has a similar effect on low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol, which is...
High-fat diet in pregnancy may prevent Alzheimer’s in children
A high-fat diet can carry health risks, but for mothers-to-be, it may make all the difference when it comes to Alzheimer's disease prevention for...