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What you should know about lung cancer screening

What you should know about lung cancer screening

Lung cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the lungs become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably to form a tumor. It may not cause...
This nutrient supplement may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease

This nutrient supplement may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found an important nutrient supplement called choline may help fight Alzheimer’s disease. The supplement might be a better way for...
These two hormones may help burn fat and prevent diabetes

These two hormones may help burn fat and prevent diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that two hormones may help burn fat faster and prevent diabetes. They two hormones called “notum” and “lipocalin-5” could...
Why many people don’t take statins as prescribed

Why many people don’t take statins as prescribed

In a new study, researchers found the reasons why many people with heart disease don’t take statins as prescribed. They found that people don’t have...
New blood pressure guidelines may protect millions from strokes and heart attacks

New blood pressure guidelines may protect millions from strokes and heart attacks

In a recent study, researchers found that the 2017 blood pressure guidelines may help prevent more than 3 million heart attacks and strokes over...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk

In a recent study, researchers found that one common drug for treating high blood pressure is linked to skin cancer. They found that the blood...
People with lung diseases need to take care of their heart

People with lung diseases need to take care of their heart

In a new study, researchers found common lung problems linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Lung problems include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Exercise may protect your joints from arthritis

Exercise may protect your joints from arthritis

In a new study, researchers found exercise could help prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis. The finding provides useful information for people with arthritis to...
When thyroid ‘cancer’ is not cancer

When thyroid ‘cancer’ is not cancer

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck, and it makes a hormone that plays a role in cell metabolism. Thyroid cancer...
This tongue test may help detect pancreatic cancer early

This tongue test may help detect pancreatic cancer early

In a recent study, researchers have developed a new tongue test to detect pancreatic cancer early. The new finding could help improve diagnosis and treatment...