Being active in your middle age may protect you from dementia
A new study published in Neurology has found that being physically and mentally active in middle age is linked to a lower risk of...
Statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people.
The study assessed the effects of statins in nearly...
Diet quality is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a high-quality diet could be associated with reduced risk of diabetes.
The healthy diet is defined by low...
This common, inexpensive antioxidant could help slow skin aging
In a recent study, researchers from found that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical could slow the aging of human skin.
The team found evidence...
New heated tobacco device could damage lung cells as much as e-cigs and smoking
In a new study, researchers directly compared new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes and found all three are toxic to human...
Western diet may increase your risk of severe sepsis
A Western diet high in fat and sugar can pack on the pounds. But it can also put someone at greater risk of developing...
Scientists discover early heart damaged caused by cancer treatment
In a new study, researchers have identified a very early marker of cardiac damage in patients undergoing therapy with anthracyclines, a family of drugs...
Scientists discover a new human disease in a man
In a recent study, researchers at McGill University identified a new human disease—”combined immunoficiency” or CID—and the gene responsible for it, “ICOSLG.”
The disease is...
How blueberries could help lower blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that the ‘blue’ in blueberries could help reduce blood pressure.
The study showed eating 200g of blueberries every day...
Why obesity could drive cancer
It’s well-known that obesity, diabetes and chronic inflammation are major risk factors for cancer.
But just how cancer evolves in people with these diseases —...