Scientists find three big risk factors for stroke
A new study highlights three major risk factors that not only increase the likelihood of having a stroke but also raise the chances that...
How walking can lower cancer risk
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it can have a big impact on your health.
Scientists have long...
Medical marijuana is linked to slightly higher risk of heart rhythm disorders
A study from Gentofte University Hospital suggests that using medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may slightly increase the risk of developing heart rhythm...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure harms these people most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults in the United States, according to statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). This...
Study finds major cause of inflammation in heart disease
Scientists at New York University have uncovered a surprising role for platelets in heart disease. These tiny, sticky fragments of cells, best known for...
This vegetable oil may increase cancer spread, study finds
Researchers from IRB Barcelona recently found that a type of fat called palmitic acid, which is commonly found in palm oil, may increase the...
These personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia in older adults, is a neurodegenerative condition that progressively damages brain structures vital for memory.
While biological...
How alcoholism interventions help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues.
While lifestyle changes...
Pandemic linked to rise in babies born with heart defects
New research from City St George’s, University of London, has found a surprising link between the COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in babies born...
Scientists discover new drug targets for Alzheimer’s in cerebrospinal fluid
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified new drug targets for Alzheimer’s disease by studying cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from...