Plant-based diet may protect you from high blood pressure
In two new studies from the Medical College of Georgia, researchers found that a plant-based diet may effectively prevent high blood pressure.
They found the...
Scientists find new way to save many more lives from heart attack and stroke
In a new study from the University of Cambridge and elsewhere, researchers found that a new risk calculator will better predict people at high...
Opioid use can trigger deafness, study finds
In a new study from Rutgers, researchers found that opioid use, particularly in high doses, can cause deafness.
The study reviewed records from the New...
Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C in your diet
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day...
A new way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease effectively
In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers developed an integrated method for the effective prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
The integrated approach...
People with diabetes need to prevent low blood sugar, study says
In a recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers found that although doctors should discuss the problems of hypoglycemia, or low...
Scientists develop a touchless technology for early detection of eye diseases
In a new study from the University of Waterloo, researchers reported that a non-contact laser imaging system could help doctors diagnose and treat eye...
Once or twice weekly daytime nap may lower heart attack/stroke risk
In a new study from the University Hospital of Lausanne, researchers found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower...
Bottom blood pressure number may predict your dementia risk
In a recent study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, researchers found that the bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) on a blood...
Vaccination can reduce your risk of severe COVID-19, study confirms
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that vaccination reduces the risk of severe COVID-19 infection.
However, adults who are frail, living...