Scientists prove insects also feel chronic pain for the first time
Scientists have known insects experience something like pain since 2003, but new study proves for the first time that insects also experience chronic pain...
5 threats to heart health you may not be aware of
Many people can recite the major risk factors for heart disease, the stuff of posters, public service ads and dire warnings: smoking, high blood...
How hip fracture affects people’s life
In a new study, researchers found that hip fractures in older adults can be very dangerous and often cause chronic illness, death, and high...
Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found that living a healthy lifestyle may help offset a person's genetic risk of dementia.
This is the first study...
These two supplements may prevent stroke, heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they eat may not actually protect them against heart...
Why zero-calorie sweeteners can still cause obesity, diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that sugar replacements can cause health changes that are linked to diabetes and obesity.
The finding suggests that switching...
Pneumonia patients may get too many antibiotics
Pneumonia sends many American adults to the hospital every year.
In a new study, researchers found that most pneumonia patients receive more antibiotics than they...
What you should know about heart disease prevention
Recently, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) has published new primary prevention of heart disease guidelines.
The new guidelines focus on traditional recommendations...
What you should know about extra-virgin olive oil and Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that a specific ingredient of the Mediterranean diet could protect against cognitive decline: extra-virgin olive oil.
The Mediterranean diet,...
Doctors are treating thyroid cancer patients more than necessary
In a new study, researchers found that nearly 25% of low-risk thyroid cancer patients receive more treatment than necessary.
The research was conducted by a...