Being overweight before 50 linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found that gaining excessive body weight before 50 is linked to a higher risk for pancreatic cancer than being...
Combining blood pressure and cholesterol drugs may reduce stroke risk
In a recent study, researchers show that combining drugs that lowers blood pressure with medication that lowers cholesterol could reduce first-time strokes by 44%.
Stroke...
New Parkinson’s treatments could benefit most people with the disease
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that a gene linked to 3% to 4% of people with Parkinson's disease...
This sugar may help slow cancer growth
In a recent study, researchers found that mannose sugar could slow tumor growth and enhance the effects of chemotherapy in many types of cancer.
Mannose...
Scientists discover the major cause of the opioid crisis
In a new study, researchers have discovered the major cause of the opioid crisis.
They found that inappropriate pain management after surgery causes most of...
How to protect your heart valve health
Mick Jagger reportedly underwent heart valve replacement surgery in New York last week.
His condition highlights the importance of protecting heart valve health.
Dr. Catherine Otto,...
These popular exercises may increase your injury risk
In a new study, researchers found that some popular workouts may increase people’s risk of injury, especially in the knees and shoulders.
The research was...
Two hormones may help prevent diabetes and obesity
In a recent study, researchers developed a new tool to look for hormones that affect how organs and tissues communicate with each other.
They found...
A healthy heart may lower your dementia risk
Currently, there is no definitive evidence about what can prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
However, most experts believe that healthy behaviors that are good for your...
Scientists discover a new way to block the spread of breast cancer
Metastasis is the leading cause of cancer-related death.
In a recent study, researchers from Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) discover a protein that, once deactivated,...