Single HPV vaccine dose may be enough to prevent cervical cancer
In a new study, researchers found that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is as effective as multiple doses for preventing...
Red meat may increase your risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that eating two servings of unprocessed red meat, processed meat or poultry a week has been linked to...
Protecting your heart with a Mediterranean diet
With loads of trendy diets floating around, it’s hard to keep track of which ones to follow.
But Sue Ryskamp, a registered dietician at the...
Scientists find cancerous chemical in common car seats
In a new study, researchers found that the longer your commute, the more you're exposed to a chemical flame retardant that is a known...
Statins: How cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain
Patients who take statins in order to lower their blood cholesterol levels often complain about muscle problems, typically muscle pain.
But why this occurs is...
New genetic variants could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's disease.
The research builds on previous studies...
Testosterone levels could affect your risk of diabetes and cancer
In a new study, researchers found that having genetically higher testosterone levels increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes in...
Common drug combo may prevent ‘broken heart’ when you lost a loved one
In a new study, researchers found that he increased risk of heart attack or "a broken heart" in early bereavement could be reduced by...
Knee replacement surgery: 10 things everyone should know
When cartilage inside the knee joint starts to break down, a person may begin to experience pain.
“If you were to look inside a healthy...
Hidden signs of sudden cardiac arrest everyone should know
The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping.
Sudden cardiac arrest is...