Gene protects women from heart disease, study finds
Researchers from the University of Southern California have made a fascinating discovery in the world of genetics and heart health.
They've identified a variant of...
Novel anti-PSMA imaging agent quickly identifies prostate cancer lesions
In 2013, nearly 3 million men in the U.S. were battling prostate cancer, a serious disease that affects the prostate, a small gland that...
Shoulder pain may be linked to increased heart disease risk
Here's a surprising twist: Shoulder pain during holiday gift wrapping might not be due to all that heavy lifting!
Scientists at the University of Utah...
Air pollution is a risk factor for diabetes, says study
Exposure to air pollution, even in our own homes, can increase the risk of developing insulin resistance, a pre-diabetic state that can lead to...
Eating oily fish weekly can help reduce risk of stroke
Are you a fan of fish? Well, there's good news for you!
A study recently published on the British Medical Journal website suggests that having...
Sunscreen confusion may burn shoppers
Picking the right sunscreen at the store can be trickier than it seems.
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine discovered that a lot of people...
Screening prostate-specific antigen (PSA) at mid-life may help identify prostate cancer later in life
Prostate cancer is a serious concern for men as they age. One method to detect this disease is through a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.
However,...
A surprising finding: unhappily married men have lower diabetes risk
We've often heard that happy relationships are crucial for our physical and mental well-being.
However, a surprising new study from the University of Chicago suggests...
Scientists develop the word-first optical sensor to detect vitamin B12 deficiency in blood
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have achieved a remarkable breakthrough: they've created the world's first optical sensor capable of detecting vitamin B12 in...