Easy and healthy snacks that help keep your blood sugar steady
Keeping your blood sugar steady is very important, especially if you have diabetes.
When your blood sugar goes up and down a lot, it can...
Why high blood pressure can increase heart disease risk
Blood pressure is an important sign of your overall health, especially when it comes to your heart.
Keeping it at a healthy level is one...
Why is migraine headache more common in women than men
We've known for a long time that women are more likely than men to have migraine attacks.
As children, girls and boys experience migraine equally....
Understanding autism: 10 things to know
Autism spectrum disorder has recently been in the headlines due to disputed claims about possible risk factors, including the use of Tylenol during pregnancy.
But...
New drug could stop prostate cancer’s growth
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered a powerful new way to stop prostate cancer from growing—by targeting the genetic “switches” that fuel...
Stiff arteries may speed up early memory loss, study finds
New research suggests that stiff arteries—blood vessels that have lost their natural flexibility—may make the brain more vulnerable to early memory decline, even in...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds
Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...
Alarming study finds sudden heart deaths rising among female bodybuilders
A new international study has revealed a troubling trend: sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high number of deaths among female bodybuilders...
How Parkinson’s protein clumps drain the brain’s energy
Scientists have long thought that the sticky clumps of proteins found in the brains of people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease were just useless...
Stroke can happen to anyone. How to spot the signs and act fast
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time.
The number of strokes among younger adults under 55 is rising worldwide, and...