Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be transmissible between people
In a new study, researchers found that many diseases may be transmissible between people through microbes (including bacteria, fungi, and viruses) that live in...
Acid reflux drugs may harm memory function in people with breast cancer
In a new study, researchers found that acid reflux drugs recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have a harmful side effect:...
The time of taking blood thinner warfarin might not matter
Many patients taking the blood thinner warfarin have been told that it should be taken at night.
But in a new study, researchers found that...
New study suggests an important cause of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a liver condition long linked to Type 2 diabetes might actually cause the disease, and testing for...
Why men are more susceptible to cancer than women
Numerous studies have shown that men are more susceptible to cancer than women; however, the reason for this difference remains poorly understood.
In a new...
Muscle weakness may signal a much bigger health problem
Muscle weakness is a common complaint as the body ages, but how do you know when it’s something more serious like inflammatory myositis?
It’s easy...
Causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction all men need to know
Nearly half of men by age 50 experience some degree of erectile dysfunction in their lives.
It occurs when a man can't get or keep...
Eating more vegetables will not cure, stop prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that men with prostate cancer assigned to eat seven or more servings of vegetables and fruits daily saw...
Sleep apnea may lead to blindness in people with diabetes
When people with diabetes have poor control over their blood sugar levels, the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can become...
Blue light may help health mild traumatic brain injury
In a new study, researchers found that early morning blue light exposure therapy can aid the healing process of people impact by mild traumatic...