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Is too much cardio bad for you? Probably not, study says

Some research has shown that ultra-fit athletes such as marathon runners can have cardiac damage such as heart scarring or arrhythmia, raising the question...

This daily food may reduce your risks of diabetes and high blood pressure

In a recent study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, scientists found that eating at least two daily servings of dairy may lower...

Low levels of air pollution still can harm the heart and lungs

In a new study, researchers found exposure to what is considered low levels of air pollution over a long period of time can increase...

These common foods could make heart failure more dangerous

Diet has been shown to play a role in regulating inflammation, which is linked to many chronic illnesses, including heart disease. In a recent study...

Many older people use antibiotics incorrectly

In a new study, researchers found that many older people have used antibiotics for something other than their original purpose, and appear to think...

Scientists find the cause of wheezing in the lungs

In a new study, researchers found the 'violent' physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a condition that affects up to...

This herb may help treat pancreatic cancer, study shows

Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., annually killing more than 47,000 Americans. In a recent study at the...

Why some older people can keep their minds dementia-free

In a new study, researchers found a key reason some people remain sharp as a tack into their 80s and 90s: Their brains resist...

This weight loss diet may prevent heart disease

There is growing evidence that ketone bodies may be beneficial to heart disease patients regardless of the method of delivery used to increase ketone...

This high blood pressure drug could repair blood vessels in the brain

In a new study, researchers found that propranolol, a drug that is efficacious against infantile haemangiomas ("strawberry naevi," resembling birthmarks), can also be used...