Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome
About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type...
Recreational exercise can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study has shown that taking time to do moderate to vigorous exercise during your free time can help lower your risk of...
New method improves early detection of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Only 13% of patients survive for five years or more after being diagnosed. In Ireland...
New AI imaging tech could improve breast cancer detection and treatment
A new imaging technology developed at the University of Waterloo could improve how doctors detect and treat breast cancer by making cancerous tissue stand...
Mini-strokes may cause long-term memory decline
A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that even a brief, temporary disruption in blood flow to...
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a surprising genetic connection between two very different diseases: inflammatory bowel disease...
Signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This condition develops slowly over time,...
Your age can determine which blood pressure number matters more
When measuring blood pressure, two numbers are recorded: systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number). Systolic pressure represents the force of blood as the heart pumps,...
Study shows big cause of UTI and a breakthrough in treatment
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly cystitis, are a common health issue, affecting one in two women at some point in their lives. Many experience recurrent infections, making UTIs...
Scientists find a new disease in women
A cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. Doctors make a cut in the mother’s abdomen and uterus...