These common jobs can increase dementia risk by more than half
In a recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, researchers found that hard physical work is linked to...
Déjà brew? Another shot for lovers of coffee.
Long black, espresso, or latte, whatever your coffee preference, drink too much and you could be in hot water, especially when it comes to...
Common heartburn disease may increase risk of these cancers
In a new study, researchers found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers...
This diet could cause immune system damage
In a new study, researchers found that consuming a diet high in sugar fructose might prevent the proper functioning of peoples' immune systems.
The research...
This heart drug may help treat COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a federally approved heart medication could interfere with SARS-CoV-2 entry into the human cell host.
The medication bepridil,...
These 3 antibiotics could offer alternative to addictive opioid pain relievers
In a new study, researchers found that three decades-old antibiotics administered together can block a type of pain triggered by nerve damage.
These drugs—demeclocycline, chlortetracycline,...
Gum disease can increase risk of heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that people with gum disease periodontitis are at higher risk of major cardiovascular events like strokes and heart...
This study shows a possible way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study at Laval University in Canada, researchers found it might be possible to reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease by...
This popular diet could prevent or even reverse heart failure
In a recent study from Saint Louis University, researchers found that high fat or “ketogenic” diets could completely prevent, or even reverse heart failure...
People with these blood types may have lower risk of severe COVID-19
In a recent study from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, researchers found that type O and rhesus-negative (Rh−) blood groups seem to be linked...