Common testosterone supplements may increase men’s risk of blood clots
In a new study, researchers found that testosterone therapy may double a man's risk of suffering a potentially life-threatening blood clot.
They found that men...
Taller people have higher risk of this heart problem
In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
They found a strong link between...
More plants and less meat could cut your brain disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that sticking to a healthy diet with more plants and less meat in midlife could be associated with...
Using drug Tylenol during pregnancy linked to high autism, ADHD risk
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child’s risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Researchers confirm one cause of most common pancreatic cancer
A recent study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has confirmed a cause of the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
They...
This simple blood test could detect skin cancer in eyes
In a new study, researchers found that a simple blood test could soon become the latest monitoring tool for the early detection of melanoma...
Too much sugar may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
In a new study, researchers found that short-term increases in sugar consumption could increase the risk of bowel disease and have a big impact...
Unstable blood pressure may mean big dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced substantial changes in blood pressure over the long term were at greater risk of...
Weight-loss surgery may release toxic compounds from fat into bloodstream
In a new study, researchers found that toxic man-made chemicals—such as polychlorinated biphenyls and organochlorine pesticides—that are absorbed into the body and stored in...
Scientists develop new method to treat alcoholic liver disease
Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that specifically destroy bacteria.
In the early 20th century, researchers experimented with phages as a potential method for treating bacterial infections.
But...