Doctors are treating thyroid cancer patients more than necessary
In a new study, researchers found that nearly 25% of low-risk thyroid cancer patients receive more treatment than necessary.
The research was conducted by a...
This new method can diagnose arthritis better
In a new study, researchers found a new way of detecting rheumatoid arthritis using infrared light.
The new method could offer a better way of...
These things may determine your risk of metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders.
It occurs when a person has three or more of the following measurements:
Too much belly fat (e.g.,...
Cutting 300 calories daily can make your heart stronger
In a new study, researchers found that in adults already at a healthy weight, cutting around 300 calories a day can strongly improve heart...
Common side effects of statins you should know
Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol.
The drugs can help reduce heart...
This drug may increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
In a new study, researchers found that medications that target tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), a protein involved in inflammation, have revolutionized the management of...
Eating fewer calories may help prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that moderately reducing caloric intake over a period of two years in young and middle-aged healthy people may...
This new drug may treat migraine more effectively
In a new study, researchers found that a drug in a new generation of migraine headache treatments could reduce pain and bothersome symptoms for...
This high blood pressure drug may help treat dementia and Parkinson’s
In a new study, researchers found that a prescribed high blood pressure drug may help treat Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia.
The research was conducted by...
This common food ingredient may raise risk for obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a popular food ingredient may increase levels of hormones linked to risk of obesity and diabetes.
The food...