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Autism linked to this common health condition, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorders had a 41.1% higher risk of developing obesity than children without autism. They...

Testosterone replacement therapy may increase heart attack, stroke risk

The prescriptions for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have soared in the last 20 years. It is increasingly prescribed to relieve symptoms of aging in men,...

How to prevent dementia effectively

Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives. It's financially devastating as well: care for...

Researchers discover new antibiotic in tropical forest

In a new study, researchers have discovered an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium from a Mexican tropical forest. The new finding may help lead...

This new drug may help relieve treatment-resistant depression

In a new study, researchers found psilocybin, a psychedelic drug believed to help rewire the brain, may provide help to relieve treatment-resistant depression. The drug...

This new method could help predict prostate cancer growth

In a new study, researchers have identified 1,178 biomarkers in men’s genomes that could predict how a man’s prostate cancer will grow. The finding suggests...

Exercise is good for your heart, no matter how old you are

In a new study, researchers found regular exercise is highly beneficial for all patients with heart disease regardless of age. Their results showed that the...

E-cigarette smoke may cause lung cancer, bladder disease

In a new study, researchers found Exposure to electronic-cigarette smoke may lead to lung cancer. The research was conducted by a team from the NYU...

How to control blood sugar after meals

Mealtimes can become a difficult experience for individuals with diabetes. After a meal, blood sugar levels may soar as the food digests or unexpectedly plummet...

Researchers find better treatment for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects how the body metabolizes sugar. In the disease, the body either resists the effects of...