How to distinguish heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks is one type of heart disease that significantly threaten one’s life.
The heart is alive because it gets oxygen-rich blood. When the blood...
Bacteria in the colon linked to type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from Georgia State University, researchers find that human’s metabolic disease, particularly type 2 diabetes, is linked to having bacteria that...
A low-salt diet still raises blood pressure if your body clock is broken
We know that a high-salt diet is a big risk factor for high blood pressure.
Unfortunately, it is very easy to too much salt in...
Almonds could help improve your blood pressure and cholesterol
We all know that nuts are a great source of plant protein and can provide us lots of nutrients.
Nuts are full of protein, dietary...
Can your weight loss diet increase diabetes risk?
Obesity and overweight are big risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
That is why losing excessive weight is important not only for improving body-image, but...
People with abnormal heart rhythm need continuous treatment to prevent stroke
Atrial fibrillation, or AF, is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm disease.
People with this disorder have problems with the rate or rhythm...
Popular heartburn drugs may damage the kidneys silently
More than 15 million Americans suffering from heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux have prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which bring relief by reducing...
If you have diabetes, try these exercises
Regular physical activity plays an important role in diabetes control.
Many types of exercise can help you manage the disease, but if you have low...
Weight loss surgery may help type 2 diabetes patients better than lifestyle change
People who suffer from type 2 diabetes often put a lot of efforts to change their lifestyles.
A healthy diet combined with regular exercise are...
Scientists discover suicide molecules that could kill any cancer cell
In a recent study, researchers from Northwestern Medicine find that small RNA molecules originally developed as a tool to study gene function trigger a...