For people with kidney disease, any lead in drinking water can be harmful
In a new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found that lead levels in drinking water that are permissible by the Environmental...
This study shows a new early sign of Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study published in Brain, researchers found that patients who suffer from REM sleep behavior disorder have altered blood flow in the...
DHA in omega-3 may harm your heart health, study finds
Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health.
Those Omega-3s can come from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel,...
The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy
The mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, are among the most powerful vaccines the world has ever seen.
According to clinical trial...
People with this personality trait more likely to have heart attacks
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, researchers found that heart attack patients who are sarcastic or irritable could...
These drugs may benefit people with diabetes and depression
In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...
Why some people more prone to tooth loss
In a new study from the University of Washington, researchers identified and classified how different people respond to the accumulation of dental plaque, the...
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of common bowel diseases
In a new study from McMaster University and elsewhere, researchers found a higher intake of ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of inflammatory...
Keeping your brain active may delay Alzheimer’s dementia 5 years
In a new study from Rush University, researchers found that reading, writing letters and playing card games or puzzles in later life may delay...
High blood sugar can ‘reprogram’ stem cells, damaging heart health
In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found high blood sugar can "reprogram" stem cells, leading to a lasting increase in...