Vitamin D is not linked to low blood pressure in older people
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D is not linked to low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension) in older adults.
The research was...
Smoking could make head and neck cancer more aggressive
In a new study, researchers found why smoking could make head and neck cancer more aggressive.
The research was conducted by a team from Thomas...
Too much coffee may trigger migraine headache
In a new study, researchers found that drinking too much coffee may raise the odds of triggering a migraine headache.
They found drinking three or...
Irregular heartbeat: What you should know
Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib or AF, is one of the most common heart problems.
It is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat that can lead...
Can eating poop save you from the deadly bacterium C. diff
Every year, around half a million people in the United States get sick from the bacterium C. diff, often after taking antibiotics.
Sounds counterintuitive?
This week...
Scientists find a simple way to improve heart-attack repair
In a new study, researchers reported a simple method to improve the quality of repair after a heart attack.
The research was conducted by a...
What you should know about diabetes and your foot health
Diabetes can cause problems with your feet.
It is important to learn to learn about these complications and take actions to prevent them.
John Giurini, DPM,...
This new blood test could greatly improve breast cancer diagnosis
In a new study, researchers found that a new type of blood test for breast cancer could help avoid thousands of unnecessary surgeries.
The new...
A healthy heart at age 50 could mean lower dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that good heart health at age 50 is linked to a lower risk of dementia later in life.
The...
Many people post on social media under the influence of drugs, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that posting on social media, texting, and appearing in photos while high is common among people who use...