Doing this can prevent 2 million heart disease cases
In a new study, researchers found that about 2 million cases of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure might be prevented each year if...
Stressed brain linked to broken heart
In a new study, researchers found that heightened activity in the brain, caused by stressful events, is linked to the risk of developing a...
Women with this health problem twice as likely to suffer depression
In a new study, researchers found that women who suffer from vision, hearing or dual sensory loss are more than twice as likely to...
This cancer drug may reduce toxicity of COVID-19 virus
In a new study, researchers identified the most toxic proteins made by SARS-COV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—and then used an FDA-approved cancer drug selinexor...
Cannabis-based medicine may not treat chronic pain effectively, study finds
In a new review study, researchers examined the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids when used to treat pain, including chronic pain in children and...
These vitamins may help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder. It gradually reduces dopamine, a chemical in the brain, affecting speech, walking and balance.
The causes aren’t known, and...
This diet may reduce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by 50%
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease affects 25% to 30% of people in the United States and Europe.
While some fat is normal in the liver, excessive...
Calming us down or revving us up, music can be good for the heart
Stuck in traffic, with a nasty storm making a stressful commute even worse, Joanne Loewy reached for the car radio.
"I felt my heartbeat rise,"...
This stuff in popular foods may harm your immune system
In a new study, researchers found that a food preservative used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost...
COVID vaccines and breast cancer screening: What you need to know
The foremost network of cancer centers in the United States is recommending that people wait to get certain imaging such as mammograms until four...