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How plant-based diets lower heart failure risk

Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can make everyday activities very tiring...

Hidden power in particle accelerators could help fight cancer

Inside the world’s most powerful particle accelerators, enormous amounts of energy are used to explore the deepest secrets of the universe. But new research suggests...

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have found that drinking beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure. Their findings, published in Advances in...

From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health

Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign...

How long should hormone therapy last for prostate cancer?

A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has given doctors and patients clearer guidance on how long hormone therapy, known as androgen...

Gut nerves fuel stomach cancer, study finds

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have made a major discovery that could change how doctors treat stomach cancer. The study found that nerves...

Higher glycemic index linked to higher lung cancer risk

In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, researchers explored whether diets with high glycemic index (GI) or high glycemic load (GL)...

Does fame come at a cost? a new study suggests celebrity may shorten singers’...

Fame often looks glamorous from the outside. Many people dream of being in the spotlight, performing on big stages, and being recognized around the...

An fMRI brain marker may reveal early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s

Scientists have discovered a potential brain-based signal that may help detect early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. A new study by researchers from Université Savoie...

A low-carb breakfast could help control blood sugar in people with diabetes

Scientists from the University of British Columbia have found that eating a low-carbohydrate breakfast may help reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type...