Hospital-to-home transition care may not benefit people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found health-care services that help patients transition from hospital to home may not benefit heart failure patients.
The research was...
Restless legs syndrome: triggers, treatment, other health conditions
Restless legs syndrome is a disorder that leads to a strong urge to move one's legs.
It often causes an unpleasant feeling in the legs....
Hip fracture may be a first sign of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Johns Hopkins has shown that brain alterations related to Alzheimer’s could lead to poor balance in older people.
This could increase...
Why non-smokers could develop chronic lung disease
In a new study, researchers found genetic differences can help explain why some non-smokers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Genetic differences could also explain...
Red raspberries may help people with pre-diabetes control blood sugar
A new study from the Illinois Institute of Technology has shown that red raspberries may help control blood sugar levels in people with pre-diabetes.
It...
Pinterest could benefit people with chronic pain
In a new study, researchers found that social media platform Pinterest is helping people with chronic pain cope.
Pinterest helps people cope by sharing self-care...
How vegetable oils may influence your blood pressure
In a new study, researchers a type of fatty acid mainly in vegetable oils may influence blood pressure.
The influence depends on whether the person...
4 things you can do for your heart health
February is the Heart Health month in the U.S.
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham give people advice about how to improve heart...
This therapy combo may help people with schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers found combining certain types of two therapies in the treatment of schizophrenia may help lower the risk of relapse.
The...
Older biological age linked to higher risk of breast cancer
In a new study, researchers found older biological age is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer.
Biological age is a DNA-based estimate of...