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Drinking sugary juice and soda every day linked to higher cancer risk

A recent study found drinking even a small amount of sugary soda or juice every day may increase the risk of cancer. Sugary drinks include...

A better drug for treating vision loss in older people

AMD stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration, a common eye condition that affects people aged 50 and above, causing a gradual loss of vision. It is...

90% of high blood pressure patients may need more treatment, research shows

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have conducted several studies that suggest many people with high blood pressure may need more treatment to avoid...

Good food choices can help you prevent chronic diseases

Good news for people who eat healthy! Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health did a study on different diets and found that...

How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains

Can your joints predict the weather? Well, actually, maybe, explains a bone specialist at Michigan Medicine. Many people with arthritis, chronic joint pain, or those...

Elite soccer players have higher risks of dementia

Elite male soccer players in Sweden are 1.5 times more likely to develop dementia than the general population.

Scientists find a new way to treat resistant high blood pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition that can increase your risk of heart disease, kidney problems, and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medication are...

Scientists find a new cause of diabetes

Insulin is an important hormone that helps balance blood sugar levels in the body. The pancreas produces multiple types of beta cells that help...

Mediterranean diet may help prevent colon cancer, study finds

A new study conducted by scientists in Italy suggests that eating the Mediterranean diet may help prevent colon cancer and other gut diseases. The Mediterranean...

How people with diabetes can cut heart disease risk by half

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, those with diabetes are twice as likely to have...