Probiotics may help lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers at Griffith University in Australia recently looked at how probiotics might help reduce the risk of heart disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that...
Marijuana can affect our genes in a surprising way
Marijuana, a plant that people often smoke or eat, is becoming more accepted and legal across the United States. It is now the most...
Major causes of high blood pressure everyone needs to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force...
How your coffee habits could affect your kidneys
Scientists from the University of Toronto and other research centers recently studied how drinking a lot of coffee might affect kidney health. They also...
Cuff size can strongly affect your blood pressure readings
High blood pressure is a major health problem. It can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious conditions. In...
Fatty liver disease can increase heart disease risk, especially in slim people
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a surprising discovery: people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a normal body weight...
Could vitamin D help protect people with diabetes from nerve damage?
A new study has found an important link between vitamin D and a painful condition called neuropathy, which affects the nerves. The researchers discovered...
Common blood pressure medicine may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health problem in Australia. It affects more than one-third of adults aged 18 and older....
Can people with diabetes eat fruit safely?
When you have diabetes, you often have to be careful about what you eat. One common question many people ask is, “Can I still...
Tiny plastics found in neck arteries may increase stroke risk
Tiny plastic particles, too small to see with the naked eye, have been found in the neck arteries of people who’ve suffered strokes or...