A new way to find heart disease risk from body fat
Most people are aware of the risks of carrying too much fat around the waist and hips, but there’s another kind of fat—hidden around...
Lifestyle tips to prevent heart rhythm disorders
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. While occasional irregular heartbeats can be harmless, some arrhythmias can...
Can avocados help control high blood pressure?
Avocados have earned their place as a popular superfood, thanks to their creamy texture, mild flavor, and impressive health benefits.
Among these benefits, research suggests...
Best supplements for diabetes control
Managing diabetes involves a combination of healthy eating, regular exercise, medication, and sometimes, supplements. Certain supplements may help support blood sugar control and overall...
This blood test can predict dementia before symptoms appear
Scientists from Boston University and other institutions have identified a blood biomarker that could help detect the earliest signs of dementia, even before any...
Short-term use of common anti-inflammatory drugs may raise diabetes risk
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely used medications to treat inflammation caused by conditions like arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency. These drugs are effective in...
How do high blood pressure drugs affect your kidney health?
A study from the University of Virginia suggests that long-term use of certain medications commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure may...
Medical marijuana for pain relief may increase heart risk
A recent study from Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark suggests that using medical marijuana for chronic pain might slightly increase the risk of heart...
Eating egg linked to higher breast, ovary and prostate cancer risks, study finds
A recent study from Harvard University has identified a potential connection between eating eggs and the risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly...
Antibiotics are linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged women
A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard has uncovered a potential link between antibiotics use in middle-aged women and an increased risk...