Even one 30-minute workout can improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, study finds
A new study from Italy shows that even a single 30-minute session of aerobic exercise can improve how the body handles sugar and uses...
Drinking more coffee may lower risk of uterine cancer, study suggests
Drinking coffee—especially caffeinated coffee—may help reduce the risk of developing endometrial cancer, a common type of cancer that starts in the lining of the...
All tobacco products harm the heart — not just cigarettes
For decades, the health risks of cigarette smoking have been well understood. In the U.S., smoking causes nearly one in five deaths each year,...
What marijuana might be doing to your DNA
Marijuana is becoming more accepted and widely used across the United States. About 18% of Americans — nearly 1 in 5 — have tried...
Study shows in root cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most widespread and serious mental health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...
Study questions safety of common blood pressure drug
A new study from Columbia University suggests that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, may cause more serious side effects than...
Scientists find new cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when certain brain cells slowly stop working...
New study reveals where Alzheimer’s is most common in the U.S.
A new study has found that Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the East and Southeast parts of the United States. These areas, which...
Is your blood pressure reading really accurate? A new study raises questions
Most of us have had our blood pressure checked at some point — a cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, it squeezes tightly,...
Peanuts and cancer: what you should know
Peanuts are a favorite snack for many people. They’re crunchy, tasty, and often praised for being healthy. But if you or someone you know...