Marijuana compounds may help inhibit colon cancer cells
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute, with an estimated 140,250...
New treatment could lower blood pressure like exercise
In a recent study, researchers found that increasing the body’s supply of beta hydroxybutyrate could help regulate high blood pressure without reducing sodium intake...
6 unusual signs that your heart may be unhealthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This means every year about 1 million lives are lost.
The heart and...
Scientists find a new kind of lung cancer
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new kind of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC).
The discovery paves the way for developing personalized medicine approaches...
New treatment for autoimmune diseases may benefit millions of people
In a recent study, researchers have developed a series of molecules that may provide more reliable relief with fewer side effects for people with...
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University found that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Vitamin D could rapidly improve arterial stiffness
Rigid artery walls are a big risk factor of cardiovascular-related disease and death and vitamin D deficiency appears to be a contributor.
Overweight/obese people with...
5 foods to eat or avoid to control pre-diabetes
Pre-diabetes is diagnosed when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as having type 2 diabetes.
The...
Your weight history could predict your risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that simply asking older adult patients about their weight history at ages 20 and 40...
Scientists develop a more efficient treatment of prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers have developed a more efficient and less aggressive treatment of prostate cancer.
The new nanomedicine could help treat non-metastatic prostate...