Could eggs bring you cancer?
A new study from Harvard University suggests there may be a link between eating eggs and a higher risk of some types of cancer.
These...
Widely used heartburn meds can bring kidney disease risk
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
These conditions happen...
Even a little walking may slow Alzheimer’s in older people
A new study offers hope for people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease: walking more each day—even just a little—might help slow the disease’s progress.
Researchers...
How exercise can benefit women with advanced breast cancer
For many women living with advanced breast cancer, everyday activities can become more difficult over time.
Fatigue, pain, and loss of muscle strength are common...
Concussions may raise your risk of traffic crashes—even weeks later
A new study from Canada suggests that people who suffer a concussion may be at a higher risk of getting into a traffic crash...
How grey hair and cancer may be linked
Grey hair is an inevitable hallmark of ageing. It’s a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.
But...
Popular diabetes drug may cancel out exercise benefits, study finds
A new study from Rutgers University has found that a common diabetes drug called metformin may reduce the health benefits of exercise.
This is surprising...
Taking prescription opioids for too long can be harmful. Here’s how to cut back...
Opioids, such as oxycodone, morphine, codeine, tramadol and fentanyl, are commonly prescribed to manage pain. You might be given a prescription when experiencing pain,...
Could pain medication be causing your headaches?
It seems contradictory: the pills you’re taking for headaches might actually be perpetuating them. Medication-overuse headache is a well-documented medical phenomenon, but the good...
Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...