Cocoa may ease walking pain from peripheral artery disease
Cocoa may be more than just a warm treat during chilly winter months.
New research suggests it might ease the pain of walking for people...
Scientists find an easy way to prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol
Apples are rich in fiber and compounds called polyphenols.
They could reduce the amount of total and LDL cholesterol and improve blood vessel health in...
Artificial sweeteners could harm your health, increase diabetes risk
Low-calorie sweeteners are used in place of sucrose, glucose, and fructose. They have an intensely sweet flavor without the calories.
There has been a 200%...
New high-tech mouthwash could kill tooth bacteria effectively
In a new study, researchers have developed a high-tech mouthwash for home use that kills the streptococcus mutans bacteria and the bacteria that cause...
This vaccine may help prevent stroke
The vaccine for shingles protects against the often painful infection caused by the chickenpox virus. But new research suggests that's not its only benefit...
Having 10+ lifetime sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that a history of 10 or more lifetime sexual partners is linked to a heightened risk of being...
Bilingualism could delay dementia symptoms, and that can be a bad thing
In a new study, researchers found that bilingualism can delay symptoms of dementia.
Their study is believed to be the first to examine conversion times...
Stroke survivors might need better screening for depression
Depression among stroke survivors peaks during the early months of recovery and persists for a full year, a new study finds.
Experts say better screening...
Colon cancer diagnoses from 49 to 50 increase 46%
In a new study, researchers found that colorectal cancer rates among US adults have a 46% increase in new diagnoses from ages 49 to...
Popular sleep and anxiety drug may cause addiction
In a recent paper, researchers say that a class of drugs called benzodiazepines that can help treat anxiety and insomnia may lead to dangerous...