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This body infection has strongest link with stroke

This body infection has strongest link with stroke

In a new study, researchers found that urinary tract infections showing the strongest link with ischemic stroke, a type of stroke caused by blocked...
Low-carb ‘Keto’ diet may improve cognition in older people

Low-carb ‘Keto’ diet may improve cognition in older people

In a new study, researchers found that a low-carb ‘Keto’ diet or an ‘Atkins-style’ diet may modestly improve cognitive functions in older people. The research...

Weight gain may protect you from this disease

In a new study, researchers found that people who have a high body mass index (BMI) or who gain weight as they get older...

Why you should think twice before eating white rice

In a recent study, researchers found that eating more white rice could raise the risk for type 2 diabetes, whereas eating more brown rice...

Being a ‘morning person’ may lower breast cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that being a morning person (popularly known as larks) is associated with a lower risk of developing breast...

This test may predict stroke risk in people with diabetes

Having diabetes is a risk factor for many other health conditions, such as stroke. In a new study, researchers found that a blood test could...

Living in rural areas may help lower Alzheimer’s risk

In a new study, researchers found that people living in rural areas may be at lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. The research was conducted by...

This new test may predict prostate cancer better

In a new study, researchers have developed a urine test to diagnose aggressive prostate cancer and predict whether patients will require treatment. The new test...

Common depression drugs may interact with opioid painkillers

In a new study, researchers found that common antidepressants can interact with the opioid pain medication tramadol and make it less effective for pain...
People with diabetes need to prevent this dangerous complication

People with diabetes need to prevent this dangerous complication

In a new study, researchers suggest that people with diabetes need to pay attention to a dangerous complication called hypoglycemia. In this condition, the blood...