Controlling inflammation may help treat this common gut disease
In a new study, researchers discovered that blocking a protein called IL1α that controls inflammation in the gut could decrease the severity of Crohn's...
New imaging tech could detect colon cancer with 100% accuracy
In a new study, researchers found that a new imaging technique in development provides an accurate, real-time, computer-aided diagnosis of colon cancer.
Using deep learning,...
Turmeric may help stop cancer growth
Its active ingredient called curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and bone-building capabilities. It has also been shown to prevent various forms of cancers.
However, the compound...
Everyone can do these 3 things to prevent heart disease
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that controlling blood pressure, cutting sodium intake, and reducing trans fat...
Exercise may reduce side-effects of prostate hormone therapy
In a new study, researchers found that a prescription of short-term exercise for patients with advanced prostate cancer could help to reduce the side-effects...
Two ways to reduce bleeding risks caused by blood thinner drugs
In a new study, researchers found strategies that providers might use to help their patients better balance the risks and benefits of blood thinner...
Aging baby boomers need to pay attention to this eye disease
In a new study, researchers found that more Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles.
But older adults can call the shots on...
Tropical flower offers new drugs to treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers have made drug-like molecules inspired by a chemical found in a tropical flower, that they hope could in the...
This drug may reduce risk of kidney failure in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a drug lowers the risk of kidney failure by a third in people with Type 2 diabetes...
8 things to do if you have diabetes and need to lose weight
Many people with type 2 diabetes also have obesity or are overweight. Having a healthy body weight is an important part of their diabetes...