Air pollution may speed up lung aging, boosting COPD
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing...
These unusual eating behaviors may signal autism
In a new study, researchers found that unusual eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism.
The unusual eating behaviors...
Popular herb for pain and addiction treatment may be dangerous
In a new study, researchers found that the herb kratom is increasingly being used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, but it's not...
This anti-worm drug may stop skin cancer growth
In a new study, researchers found that a drug used for almost 40 years to treat worm infections in humans and animals may help...
What you need to know about triglycerides and heart health
Triglycerides are produced in the liver. They are another type of fat found in the blood and in food.
According to researchers from the NIH,...
This eating habit may help lose weight, preventing type 2 diabetes
Recently, researchers have found that a time-restricted eating pattern may help lower blood sugar and protect people from type 2 diabetes.
In this eating pattern,...
Why marijuana may affect you and your friends differently
In a new study, researchers have discovered why marijuana affects different people differently.
They found that whether a person enjoys the experience or negative effects...
5 tips to lower risk of type 2 diabetes if you have gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a specific type of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy.
Research has shown that women who have gestational diabetes may have it again...
This disease linked to higher risk of leg amputations
In a new study, researchers found that microvascular disease, a disorder of very small blood vessels, may be linked to an increased risk of...
This heart-healthy diet may lower your ‘bad’ cholesterol
Research has shown that what you eat greatly affects your blood cholesterol levels.
That is why a key step in high cholesterol treatment is to...