CT scans might be causing thousands of cancers each year, study finds
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has raised serious concerns about the risks of using CT scans too often or...
Scientists discover the deep root cause of deadly ovarian cancer
A new study has finally answered a long-standing question about one of the most dangerous types of ovarian cancer—where does it actually start? The...
The best breakfast foods to naturally lower blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. It lowers your risk...
“Good” cholesterol may raise Alzheimer’s risk in older women, study finds
A new study has found that high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called the “good” cholesterol—may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Early signs of heart failure you shouldn’t ignore
Heart failure is a serious condition, but it doesn't mean the heart has completely stopped working. Instead, it means the heart is not pumping...
Acid reflux may raise the risk of high blood pressure, study finds
A new study has uncovered a possible link between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)—commonly known as acid reflux—and an increased risk of developing high blood pressure (also called...
A simple drug may help stop heart attacks before they start
For over 100 years, heart attacks have been the number one cause of death in the United States. Most treatments today try to break...
Messed-up sleep and bad diets can team up to cause diabetes
A new study from Northwestern Medicine shows how a mix of disrupted sleep patterns and unhealthy eating may increase the risk of developing diabetes.
Researchers...
Home monitoring program helps keep patients out of the hospital
For many people who are very sick — like those with heart failure, very high blood pressure, or severe COVID-19 — leaving the hospital...
Why your seasonal allergies may be worse this year
Around one in four American adults and one in five kids has a seasonal allergy.
And allergy experts are predicting this season and others ahead will be...