What you should to know about pancreatitis
The pancreas is an important part of the digestive system that converts the food we eat into fuel for the body’s cells.
Responsible for two...
These two hormones may affect prostate cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found men with higher levels of 'free' testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to...
Exposure to this stuff in pregnancy linked to high risk of ADHD, autism
In a new study, researchers found Exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child's risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.
The...
Diet high in trans fats may increase your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in trans fats could put people at increased risk for dementia.
Foods that contributed the most...
Many Americans don’t know how to prevent cancer
In a new national survey, researchers found only 25% of U.S. adults report incorporating cancer prevention into their daily lives.
This is the finding of...
How measles wipes out the body’s immune memory
New study reveals how measles infection reduces protection against other diseases.
Over the last decade, evidence has mounted that the measles vaccine protects in not...
Researchers find how to predict who will develop Alzheimer’s
Dementia has a group of symptoms that commonly include problems with memory, thinking, problem-solving, language and perception.
It is not a disease in its own...
Your neighborhood’s walkability may be a trick-or-treat for your heart all year
If you're trick-or-treating through a walkable neighborhood on Halloween, go back and do it again the next day, and the day after that –...
How to support people with dementia
Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the...
This exercise may improve memory in seniors
In a new study, researchers examined the impact of exercise on the brain and found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
The study...