Vitamin D may benefit people with skin cancer
In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D influences the behavior of melanoma cells in the lab by making them less aggressive.
They discovered...
Trouble sleeping? Insomnia slinked to high risk of stroke, heart attack
In a new study, researchers found people who have trouble sleeping may be more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or other heart...
Parkinson’s disease and bladder health: What you should know
Anne Pelletier-Cameron, M.D., often jokes to her patients that she’s a female plumber of the lower urinary tract.
On a more professional note, however, she’s...
Five reasons it can be hard to talk to your doctor—and four ways to...
If you've ever left your doctor's office with unanswered questions that you felt too rushed or embarrassed to ask, you're not alone, according to...
Weight loss counseling may help people control diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that for people with difficult-to-control diabetes, adding intensive weight management counseling to group medical visits provided extra health...
This daily nutrient may play a critical role in treating Alzheimer’s disease
Choline is an important nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used as a dietary supplement.
All plant and animal cells...
New brain discovery may improve earlier diagnosis of autism
In a new study, researchers have found differences in the brainwaves of autistic teenagers responsible for their visual perception.
This could assist in earlier diagnosis...
Big waistline linked to higher risk of obesity-related dementia
In a new study, researchers found waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in...
Mind-body therapy may reduce pain, decrease opioid use
In a new study, researchers found that certain mind-body therapies can reduce pain, as well as reduce opioid use, among patients treated with prescription...
These 10 drugs linked to higher suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found 10 prescription drugs are linked to an increased rate of suicide attempts.
The 10 drugs include the opioid painkiller...