Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found a strong link between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer.
The result is from the first...
These 4 cardiac rehab myths could harm your heart health
If you’ve had heart surgery or another heart-related procedure, cardiac rehab is most likely an important part of your recovery.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically...
5 things women under 40 need to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is rare for women under 40. So, a breast cancer diagnosis can be shocking news for a young woman to hear.
“Breast cancer in...
This high-protein plant food may protect your blood sugar
Duckweed has been consumed for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia, where it is known as “vegetable meatball” due to its high-protein content—more than...
Millions of people taking aspirin without clear benefit
Many people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isn’t advised for everyone.
A survey found that about...
New breath test for opioids may benefit people with chronic pain
In a new study, researchers report that a new test can detect opioids in a person’s breath.
They say the breath test could be useful...
This stuff in your gut may trigger pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, expand their population more than a thousand-fold, and encourage...
Simple blood test could detect diabetes complications early and accurately
In a new study, researchers found a new simple blood test could detect earlier and more accurately if diabetic patients develop life-threatening vascular complications...
New discovery may help improve autism treatment
In a new study, researchers have discovered one more piece to the autism puzzle.
They found gene mutations in a subunit of a receptor that...
How to maintain your brain health when you are older
Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down.
Maintaining your cognitive health—the...