Artificial sweeteners and diet soda may not harm your blood sugar, this study shows
Artificial sweeteners have been marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar for many years. Compare with real sugar, they contain much fewer or zero calories.
However,...
Hospitals send some patients home with risky antibiotic prescriptions
In a new study, researchers found that many patients head home with prescriptions for fluoroquinolones — powerful but risky antibiotics.
This can increase their risk...
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to brain inflammation
In patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, there has been a limited understanding of how this inflammation affects the brain.
In a...
Physical activity may help lower risk of 7 cancers
In a new study, researchers found that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity were linked to a lower risk for seven cancers, with several...
Dead probiotic may reduce aging-related inflammation
In a new study, researchers have identified a dead probiotic that reduces age-related leaky gut.
The research was conducted by scientists at Wake Forest School...
Being overweight may improve cancer survival
In a new study, researchers found that above average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, diabetes, heart, and other diseases—may in some cases improve...
New finding may lead to better treatment of irregular heartbeat
In a new study, researchers have shown how the chaotic electrical signals underlying irregular heart rhythms lead to the failure of standard treatments.
They modeled...
Drugs with this feature may increase risks of stroke, memory loss
In a recent study from the University of Aberdeen, researchers found that anticholinergic property exists in many commonly prescribed drugs, including drugs for treating...
Weight loss surgery linked to higher colon cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that the risk of colon cancer may be increased in individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery.
The research...
This common pain drug may restore limb function after spinal cord injury
In a new study, researchers found that long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper limb function...