Best bread choices for people with diabetes
For people with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels is a top priority. Bread is a common part of many diets, but it can cause...
Peanut butter test offers simple way to detect Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Florida have developed a quick and inexpensive test using peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This innovative method...
Many people with hypertension may use drugs that raise blood pressure
Researchers at Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure (hypertension) may unknowingly take medications for other conditions that...
Cannabis use linked to hidden heart risks, study finds
A recent study highlights a serious concern for young adults who use cannabis: an increased risk of heart attacks.
Researchers from Unity Health Toronto found...
Research warns about widely used diabetes drug metformin
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that while a drug called metformin has potential as a cancer treatment, it might not be...
Can citrus juice prevent kidney stones?
Kidney stones are the worst, so Reactions host Alex Dainis made some at home and tested supposed prevention methods to keep them at bay.
Doctors...
Young athlete had mild heart issues. His autopsy showed he died from an enlarged...
Jaden Blackwell fell in love with football at age 5. That same year, a pediatrician heard a swishing sound in Jaden's chest.
It was a...
Natural ways to prevent tooth decay
Tooth decay is a common problem that can lead to pain, infection, and even tooth loss if not treated. While regular brushing, flossing, and...
How exercise protects your heart health
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of them can be prevented.
One of...
When is the best time to take blood pressure medicine?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. For people diagnosed with...