High fiber, yogurt diet may lower your lung cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in fiber and yogurt is linked to a reduced risk for lung cancer.
The research was...
Half of all commonly used drugs may profoundly affect your gut health
In a new study, researchers found that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the structure and metabolic function of the gut microbiome.
Eight categories...
Common painkillers linked to heart disease in people with arthritis
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to reduce pain.
They are some of the most popular drugs to manage pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
In...
Yale study discovers new way to reduce plaque in arteries
Current treatments for plaque and hardened arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis, can slow but not improve the disease.
In a recent study led by...
How to prevent and treat varicose vein
Millions of Americans are affected by varicose veins. In some people, these bulging veins are unsightly but painless.
For others, they can be uncomfortable and...
This stuff in the blood linked to high risks of Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers found higher serum levels of elaidic acid, a biomarker for industrial trans fat, are linked to an increased risk...
New finding about leading cause of blindness in elderly
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly, affecting more than 2 million people in the United States...
This common blood pressure treatment may not help you effectively
In a new study, researchers found the most popular first-line treatment for high blood pressure is less effective and has more side effects than...
People with chronic kidney problems need to take care of their heart
In a new study, researchers found chronic kidney disease, which afflicts an estimated 6.4% of U.S. adults 45 and older, is linked to a...
Researchers find a cause of dementia in some people
In a new study, researchers found that brain injury can be a cause of dementia in some older adults.
With the use of MRI scans,...