Heavy drinking may cause heart damage before symptoms appear
Heavy drinking could lead to heart tissue damage even before concerning symptoms arise, according to a new study.
The results back previous studies that have...
Why aspirin could treat so many human diseases
People have used aspirin to treat pain, fever, and inflammation for more than a century, and the drug is also used to reduce the...
Herpes infections not linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found evidence that refutes the link between increased levels of herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease.
The research was conducted by...
Marijuana use may change heart structure and function
In a new study, researchers found a possible link between cannabis use and structural changes to the heart.
They say regular cannabis use could affect...
Sleep disturbance may increase risk of migraine headaches
In a new study, researchers confirm that nightly sleep disturbance linked to daily risk of migraine headaches.
The research was conducted by a team from...
This diet may cause vision loss in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an irreversible blinding disease caused by genetics and external factors such as smoking, high blood pressure or obesity.
The disease...
7 things you can do today to control blood pressure
Many people focusing on improving their diet but may overlook managing their stress when it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure.
Recent studies...
New way to predict and detect liver cancer
In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to predict and detect liver cancer.
They combined RNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling and...
Breast cancer and dense breasts: What every woman needs to know
Two new state laws targeting breast cancer screenings and dense breasts have been passed in Illinois since 2018.
Still, many women don’t know whether they...
Filtered coffee may help prevent type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes—but only filtered coffee, rather than boiled...