Dementia linked to smoking and heart disease
In a new study from the Translational Genomics Research Institute, researchers found strong associations between smoking and heart disease on cognitive function.
They found both...
This eye disease can harm your mental and physical health
Dry eye disease is a common condition and a frequent reason for patients to seek medical care. It can affect people of any age...
This drug can boost weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study at the University of Leicester, researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes treated with a weekly injection of the...
This common tooth disease may increase risks of dementia
In a recent study from Malmö University, researchers found cognitive functioning and dementia risk can be dramatically affected by oral health.
They found periodontitis is...
5 things to know about blood pressure before it’s a problem
Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart.
To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic...
Long-term use of insomnia drugs may not improve your sleep quality
In a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers found that long-term use of prescription meds for insomnia doesn't seem to improve disturbed...
How diabetes can increase cancer risk
For years, scientists have been trying to solve a medical mystery: Why do people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased...
Scientists find the cause of genetic risk of heart disease
In a new study from the University of Reading, researchers found that people who are genetically more likely to suffer from heart diseases may...
Moderna vaccine can cause red, itchy ‘COVID arm’ for a short time
In a new study from Yale University, researchers found in rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red,...
How to check your nails for common skin cancer
When checking the body for signs of skin cancer, many people may only think to check their skin.
However, board-certified dermatologists from the American Academy...