5 things to eat or avoid if you have 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...
Common drug for inflammatory bowel disease may raise skin cancer risk
In a recent study, researchers found that a common drug (azathioprine) used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and vasculitis as well as to...
Burning more fat but less carbs could lead to diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that when muscles burn more fat and less glucose, exercise endurance can increase.
However, this could simultaneously cause diabetes.
Skeletal...
Your exercise performance could predict heart disease and cancer
In a new study, researchers found that performance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes.
Good...
Sudden weather change may cause strokes
In a new study, researchers suggest that weather patterns that cause dramatic changes in barometric pressure may increase the incidence of a type of...
Chemotherapy may raise risk of blood cancer
In a new study, researchers found that patients treated with chemotherapy during 2000-2014 experienced an increased risk of therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML),...
Stanford team shows matcha green tea could kill cancer stem cells
Matcha green tea is a natural product used as a dietary supplement with great potential for a range of treatments.
It is a traditional drink...
Scientists discover a major cause of heart attacks in women
In a recent study, researchers from Vancouver General Hospital discovered spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a major cause of heart attacks in women.
SCAD occurs...
Lack of folate could damage your DNA
In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen found that folate deficiency can severely affect one of the most important processes in...
Statin side effects could mean your ‘bad’ cholesterol is too high
In a recent study, researchers found that statin side effects can predict the failure to meet LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) targets.
Reducing LDL cholesterol could...