Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain
In a new study from The University of Texas Health Science Center, researchers found a typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of...
Had COVID-19? One vaccine dose enough, study finds
Two mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have proven safe and effective in clinical trials, as well as in the millions of people who have been...
Scientists find a new sign of Alzheimer’s disease in eyes
Over recent years, the retina has established its position as one of the most promising biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.
In a new...
Silent heart attacks all too common, and often overlooked
In 2014, Marian Butts was hospitalized for fluid in her lungs. Right before being released, a cardiologist told her she had some heart damage...
COVID-19 drives largest decrease in US life expectancy since 1943
In a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University, researchers found U.S. life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years between 2018 and 2020, a drop not...
Women’s longevity related to age at birth of last child
No one knows for sure how long they will live.
But in a recent study published in Menopause, researchers found that telomere length may offer...
Vitamin D in body may predict your future death risks
In a recent study, scientists found that the circulating vitamin D levels in the blood may be an effective predictor of future health risks...
New guidelines can benefit people with high blood pressure and kidney disease
In a new study from Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, researchers found for patients with high blood pressure (BP) and chronic kidney disease...
Many ‘high-risk’ Americans unconcerned about skin cancer, study finds
In a new study from the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers found that only about 30% of American adults say they are concerned about...
This new therapy may reduce anxiety, depression in heart patients
A type of psychotherapy that changes how people regulate thinking patterns may reduce anxiety and depression for people recovering from heart problems, new research...