Colon and colorectal cancers rise fast in U.S. millennials
In a recent study, researchers found that colon and colorectal cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in both men and women in...
Marijuana may raise death risk from high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers found that marijuana use is linked to a three-fold risk of death from high blood pressure.
The study was conducted...
Scientists discover better tool for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
In a recent study, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine found in live human brains new radioactive “tracer” molecules that bind to and “light up”...
Scientists discover new factor that may cause Alzheimer’s
In a new study, Rutgers researchers discovered a new mechanism that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury.
The team now hope to...
Fasting for blood tests may harm people with diabetes
Fasting before getting your blood drawn for cholesterol tests is common practice.
But in the new research, researchers from Michigan State University found it is...
5 things to eat or avoid if you have pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as having type 2 diabetes.
The...
Common drug for inflammatory bowel disease may raise skin cancer risk
In a recent study, researchers found that a common drug (azathioprine) used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and vasculitis as well as to...
Burning more fat but less carbs could lead to diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that when muscles burn more fat and less glucose, exercise endurance can increase.
However, this could simultaneously cause diabetes.
Skeletal...
Your exercise performance could predict heart disease and cancer
In a new study, researchers found that performance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes.
Good...
Sudden weather change may cause strokes
In a new study, researchers suggest that weather patterns that cause dramatic changes in barometric pressure may increase the incidence of a type of...