Sleep apnea may increase vision loss in people with diabetes
When people with diabetes have poor control over their blood sugar levels, the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can become...
This popular high blood pressure drug may not treat you effectively
In a recent study, researchers found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors is less effective and has more...
New study links autism to specific cell
In a new study, researchers found that people with autism appear to suffer malfunctions in a cell that produces a special coating around nerve...
Flickering light may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
For over a century, Alzheimer's disease has confounded all attempts to treat it.
But in recent years, perplexing experiments using flickering light have shown promise.
In...
Fastest skiers have the lowest blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that the quicker someone completes the long-distance cross-country ski race Vasaloppet, the lower the risk of them developing...
Low-protein diet may lower risk for heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that a plant-based diet may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.
They found that diets with...
This type of work linked to high risk of heart disease, stroke and type...
In a new study, researchers found that shift workers are at a much higher risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a...
This type of gut bacteria may cause bowel cancer
The microbiome is a community of microorganisms, bacteria in this case, that occur naturally in the body.
There is increasing evidence that the make-up of...
This FDA-approved drug may reduce skin aging
A recent study from Drexel University found that an FDA-approved drug, rapamycin, normally used to prevent organ rejection after transplant surgery, may also slow...
Premature menopause can increase multiple health problems in your 60s
In a new study, researchers found that women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop multiple, chronic medical problems...