Hidden virus in gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Western countries and a major cause of cancer-related deaths.
Doctors know that age, diet, and...
Natural-like grafts may reduce deadly post-surgery infections
Heart surgery is becoming increasingly common as cardiovascular diseases affect more people worldwide.
Many of these procedures require surgeons to repair or replace damaged blood...
Colorful Japanese rice may be better for blood sugar and health
Rice is a staple food for more than half the world’s population, yet scientists are still uncovering new details about what it contains and...
Why diabetes and kidney disease may signal heart trouble
Millions of people worry about heart disease, but many don’t realize that serious heart risks often begin elsewhere in the body.
Conditions such as diabetes...
Your pet cat could help unlock new treatments for breast cancer
A major new study suggests that household cats may hold important clues for understanding cancer, including breast cancer in humans.
By examining tumors from nearly...
Why frail men may have greater heart attack risks
that frail men may face a higher risk of death than frail women after a heart attack.
The findings challenge the common belief that women...
Scientists discover early Alzheimer’s warning signs in eyes
Scientists have long said that the eyes are a window to the brain, but new research suggests they may also offer an early warning...
Paleo diet plus exercise may improve heart health in diabetes
Scientists from Umeå University in Sweden have found that combining a Paleolithic (Paleo) diet with exercise training may improve heart health in overweight people...
New heart device could lower stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, affects about 10.5 million Americans and significantly increases the risk of stroke.
The condition causes the heart to beat irregularly,...
How high altitude may help protect against diabetes
People who live high in the mountains have long puzzled scientists.
Despite harsh conditions and low oxygen levels, they tend to have lower rates of...