Sugary Drinks May Carry a Hidden Cancer Risk
A daily soda, sports drink or glass of sugary punch may carry a health risk that researchers have only recently begun to explore.
A long-running...
Can a Daily Avocado Improve Heart Health?
Improving heart health does not always require dramatic lifestyle changes.
According to a new Penn State study, one simple habit may make a small but...
Natural Compound May Help a Stiff Heart Relax
Scientists have found that a natural substance made by the body after eating certain foods may help the heart relax and work better in...
8-Hour Eating Window Shows Promise in Type 1 Diabetes
A simple change in when people eat may help some adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar, according to an early clinical...
Do Cholesterol Drugs Statins Still Matter After Age 75?
Should an otherwise stable 80-year-old keep taking a cholesterol pill that may have been started decades earlier?
A new clinical trial suggests the answer may...
Nicotine Can Harm the Heart on Its Own
Nicotine is often discussed mainly as the chemical that makes cigarettes and other tobacco products addictive.
But a major scientific review argues that nicotine itself...
Brain Stimulation May Reduce Parkinson’s Symptoms
For someone living with Parkinson’s disease, the hardest symptoms are not always the ones other people can see.
Depression, anxiety, and a deep loss of...
A Mouth Rinse May Reveal Hidden Cancer
The microbes living in the mouth may contain surprising clues about cancers much farther down the digestive system.
A new study suggests that patterns of...
Long Meal Intervals May Increase Early Death Risk in Older People
Going for long periods without eating has become popular in recent years, with some people using fasting schedules in hopes of improving weight, blood...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Harm the Lungs
Inflammatory bowel disease is best known for causing problems in the digestive system, but its effects do not always stop there.
A new study suggests...