Just 15 More Minutes of Movement May Lower Cancer Risk
A little more movement during the day may be linked to a lower risk of developing several cancers, according to new research from University...
Tiny Sleep Changes May Hint at Alzheimer’s Risk
Small interruptions during sleep may offer clues about Alzheimer's disease years before memory problems begin, according to research from the University of Liège in...
Air Pollution Leaves a Lung Cancer Warning in Blood
studies of lung cancer prevention and early detection.
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One-Third of World Population Have This Brain Parasite
A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii may infect up to one-third of people worldwide.
Most infected people never know they carry it because the infection often...
Why Cholesterol Drugs Statins Get So Much Hate Online
Statins are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. Doctors use them mainly to lower LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol,...
Should You Worry about Slightly High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it usually causes no obvious symptoms.
Over many years, however, uncontrolled high blood...
New Injection May Ease Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the world's most common health problems, and most people experience it at some point.
It may begin after lifting something...
Older Diabetes Drugs May Carry Hidden Heart Risks
A large study from Northwestern University has raised new questions about the safety of two older treatments widely used for type 2 diabetes.
The researchers...
This Blood Pressure Number May Matter More Than Doctors Thought
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage blood vessels and...
Why Some Families Have Fatty Liver Disease
A tiny change in DNA may be enough to cause a common form of fatty liver disease in some people, according to research from...