Eating carbs wisely could lower risk of diabetes and heart disease
Carbs are one of the main types of nutrients in our diets.
Carbs with a simple chemical structure are called sugars.
You can find sugars in...
How arm blood pressure differences show your heart disease risk
In a recent study, research team from the University of Exeter lead an analysis of more than 3,000 people in Scotland.
All people had blood...
A healthy lifestyle can lower blood pressure in just two weeks
High blood pressure is a chronic health condition that could lead to heart disease and stroke.
Although taking medications can help lower blood pressure, drugs...
Is it safe to have more than one C-section?
The most common major surgery performed is a cesarean birth, or C-section for short.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about...
Why a diet with very low calories can reverse type 2 diabetes
Obesity is a big risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Therefore, lose body weight and keep a healthy weight can help prevent and control the...
How to detect colorectal cancer early
Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum, both of which are part of the large intestine.
The disease is the second-leading cause of...
Aspirin could prevent stroke or heart attack
Research has shown that aspirin could help prevent another heart attack or stroke.
This method is called aspirin secondary prevention. For some people, aspirin could...
Nipah virus could become the next global pandemic
In a recent outbreak in South India, Nipah virus killed 11 people.
Nipah virus can cause Nipah virus inflection, a disease that has 70% of...
Healthy lifestyle before conception key to a healthy pregnancy
Pregnancy is a critical time for the health of women and their babies.
Many women change their lifestyle habits during the time to try to...
How to prevent head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancers are cancers in the larynx, throat, lips, mouth, nose and salivary glands.
Every year in the US, there are more than...