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Depression and anxiety may increase risk of heart attack and stroke

In a recent study, researchers find that people ages 45 or older who experience depression and anxiety may have a higher risk of cardiovascular...

Common painkiller linked to high risk for heart problems

In a new study, researchers find the commonly used painkiller diclofenac is linked to a higher risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart...

New research shows the rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the...

In a new study from the University of Iowa, researchers found that type 2 diabetes remains the most common type of diabetes diagnosed in...

This common prostate cancer treatment may double dementia risk

In a recent study, researchers from Penn Medicine find a common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may double a man’s risk of dementia. This...

‘Bad’ cholesterol can be deadly even if you are healthy

In a recent study, scientists suggest healthy people with a low risk of cardiovascular disease may still need to keep a close eye on...

Your city’s air may play a big role in your heart health

In a recent study, researchers find that Healthy people exposed to even low levels of air pollution over a handful of years developed enlarged...

How marijuana could harm your heart, blood pressure, blood vessels

Marijuana use has become more common recently. Although it can bring some health benefits like improving sexual activity, reducing stress and solving skin rash sting,...

Even safe BPA exposure could change your insulin release

In a new study, researchers find that the FDA-approved "safe" daily exposure of BPA may be enough to change insulin release. The finding has implications...

A promising new drug to fight Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers find that a novel drug reverses memory deficits and stops Alzheimer disease pathology (AD) in an animal model. The research...

Unintended weight loss may be a big sign of these 4 cancers

In a recent Oxford study, researchers find unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for 4 types of cancer. The team conducted the...