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Why hormone therapy in women could affect heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found for the first time that hormone replacement therapy affects the accumulation of heart fat, a new risk factor...

Drugs that protect stomach could trigger allergies

In a new study, researchers found that stomach-protecting drugs (especially so-called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs) can intensify or even trigger allergies in patients. The...

Mediterranean diet may help people with diabetes delay meds

In a new study, researchers found eating the Mediterranean diet plus extra virgin olive oil may help with type 2 diabetes delay their need...

Scientists find one cause of pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers have demonstrated for the first time a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer. They found that lowering...

Blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease early and accurately

In a new study, researchers found that a blood test could detect early brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease accurately. The test could detect Alzheimer’s up...

Scientists develop new tech to 3D print new parts for broken hearts

In a new study, researchers report details a new technique allowing anyone to 3-D bioprint tissue scaffolds out of collagen, the major structural protein...

Monthly lifestyle counseling could improve health in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that monthly lifestyle counseling may improve health in people with type 2 diabetes. The research was conducted by a...

Compound in this flower may kill cancer

In a new study, researchers found that it's possible to produce a compound with anti-cancer properties directly from feverfew—a common flowering garden plant. They extracted...

‘Ugly cholesterol’ could increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that the amount of remnant cholesterol in the blood, the so-called ugly cholesterol, is much higher than previously...

Brain can change years before Alzheimer’s symptoms appear

In a new study, researchers found that biological and anatomical brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease that occur three to 10 years, some even...