Gum disease bacteria may trigger pancreatic cancer, study finds
A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a surprising connection between gum disease and pancreatic cancer.
Led by Professor Gabriel Nussbaum...
Common causes and treatment of alcohol-related dementia
Alcohol-related dementia, sometimes called alcoholic dementia, is a condition that can develop after years of heavy drinking. It’s a serious brain disorder that affects...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are widely used medicines that help ease heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. But now,...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Many people in the U.S. eat too much salt without realizing it. Foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread are full of hidden sodium....
Simple X-rays can effectively diagnose low back pain
Many people suffer from low back pain and worry about the best way to find out what is wrong. Doctors can use different kinds...
Food additive in processed foods to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A major new study from France has found that certain combinations of food additives, commonly found in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of...
Fruit compound shows promise for treating ALS and dementia
A natural substance found in everyday fruits and vegetables might one day help treat serious brain and nerve diseases like ALS and dementia, according...
Eating only during the day may protect your heart, even if you work at...
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that when you eat might matter more than when you sleep when it comes to protecting your heart. The researchers...
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a...
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and...
Common epilepsy drug could treat a deadly type of dementia
A recent study offers new hope for treating frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), a severe brain disease that affects memory, behavior, and language. Researchers have...