You need medical checks from age 40 to avoid health ‘black hole’
In a new study, researchers found that a full health screening from around age 40 can enable people to make changes when problems first...
Shorter proton therapy may treat prostate cancer effectively
In a new study, researchers found that treating prostate cancer with higher doses of proton therapy over a shorter time can achieve similar outcomes...
Blood pressure self-monitoring may help people move more
In a new study, researchers found that blood pressure self-monitoring is an effective way to help people with high blood pressure to stick with...
Older women need to start estrogen therapy sooner to cut heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that older women may need to start estrogen replacement therapy sooner to reduce their heart disease risk.
The research...
Scientists could see patients’ real-time pain with new tech
Many patients, especially those who are anesthetized or emotionally challenged, cannot communicate precisely about their pain.
For this reason, University of Michigan researchers have developed...
Alzheimer’s disease not linked to high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that Alzheimer’s disease not linked to high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes.
The research was conducted by a...
Chronic pain linked to depression, schizophrenia, arthritis and PTSD
In a new genetic study, researchers found that chronic pain is linked to multiple health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, arthritis, and PTSD.
It is the...
This essential nutrient may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that eating more linoleic acid may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty...
Scientists discover the cause of Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers confirmed that Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up the body's neurons to the brain.
The...
How to detect colon cancer effectively
Colon cancer is the third most common type of non-skin cancer in both men and women.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death...