Leaky bladder? The problem might be in your head

If your bladder leaks when you cough, sneeze or laugh, or every time you come home–-even if you left 10 minutes ago––you're not alone. It's...

Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life

In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life,...

Given a grim prognosis, stroke survivor proved doctors wrong

Mark Kincaid greeted spectators coming to the high school football game as he collected donations for his son's baseball team. His daughter, a cheerleader, was...

This type of job linked to lower risk of dementia in old age

In a new study from the University College London, researchers found people with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old...

This whole grain can reduce your risk of heart disease

In a new study from ICRISAT, researchers found the consumption of millets can reduce total cholesterol, triacylglycerols (commonly known as triglycerides) and BMI. They analyzed...

‘Version 2.0’ of COVID-19 vaccine quickly boosts immune system

In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers took one of the current COVID-19 vaccines, which is based on the novel coronavirus's infamous spike...

Many adults have this dangerous liver disease but they don’t know it

In a recent study published in Hepatology, researchers found that many middle-aged people from the Framingham Heart Study had strong liver fibrosis (scarring). The study is...

Blackcurrants may help lower your blood sugar after a meal

Berries are an important component of a healthy diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and polyphenols. In a recent study published in the British...

8 myths about vaccines and kids

Few health care topics elicit stronger opinions than pediatric vaccines. Vaccine advocates see the choice not to immunize children against potentially life-threatening illnesses as a...

This anti-obesity drug can lead to weight loss effective

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that the injectable anti-obesity medication, semaglutide, can lead to large...