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This healthy vegetable may protect you from high blood pressure

Many people eat about twice the recommended level of salt in their daily diet. This makes the level of sodium in their bodies very high....

This diet may help treat neuropathy in diabetes

In a new study, researchers found replacing saturated fats with monosaturated fats in the diet may help treat diabetic neuropathy. The research was conducted by...

Owning a dog may help you live longer, especially if you have stroke or...

In two new studies, researchers found dog ownership may be linked to longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke...

This supplement from tomatoes may boost sperm quality

In a new study, researchers found sperm quality can be improved with a simple diet supplement containing a compound found in cooked tomatoes. The discovery...

Why some people are more vulnerable to opioid addiction

In a new study, researchers found although the use of psychoactive drugs has occurred in almost every society in human history, fatalities from the...

Two harmful effects of statins you need to know

In a new study, researchers found statin use is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, which is a risk factor for skin...

Metastatic breast cancer: What you should know

What does it mean to have metastatic, or stage 4, breast cancer? A Rogel Cancer Center oncologist explains the diagnosis and how it’s treated. After...

Autism linked to this common health condition, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorders had a 41.1% higher risk of developing obesity than children without autism. They...

Testosterone replacement therapy may increase heart attack, stroke risk

The prescriptions for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have soared in the last 20 years. It is increasingly prescribed to relieve symptoms of aging in men,...

How to prevent dementia effectively

Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on patients, who are robbed of their memories, their dignity, and their lives. It's financially devastating as well: care for...