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...
How chronic pain could threaten your night sleep
Ask anyone who is in pain how their much-needed sleep was, and there's a good chance they will say it was not great.
And, it...
Why body shape is more important than weight in cancer prevention
In a new study, researchers found that when it comes to weight, what matters most may not be the number on the scale, but...
Women in the U.S. control high blood pressure better than men
In a new study, researchers found American women have better control of high blood pressure but are more obese than men.
The research was conducted...
Being active in your middle age may protect you from dementia
A new study published in Neurology has found that being physically and mentally active in middle age is linked to a lower risk of...
Statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people.
The study assessed the effects of statins in nearly...
Diet quality is key to reducing risk of type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a high-quality diet could be associated with reduced risk of diabetes.
The healthy diet is defined by low...
This common, inexpensive antioxidant could help slow skin aging
In a recent study, researchers from found that a common, inexpensive and safe chemical could slow the aging of human skin.
The team found evidence...
New heated tobacco device could damage lung cells as much as e-cigs and smoking
In a new study, researchers directly compared new heated tobacco devices with vaping and traditional cigarettes and found all three are toxic to human...