What should you do when a genetic test shows possible heart disease risk
Advancements in genetic testing have made it easier to identify single genes associated with potential heart risks.
However, a new report from the American Heart...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may reduce liver inflammation
Chronic liver damage is a serious condition that can lead to scarring of the liver tissue, which can ultimately result in increased blood pressure...
Common chemicals in everyday foods can cause cancer
The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has warned that cancer-causing chemical compounds called nitrosamines have been found in a range of everyday foods and...
Limiting your time or calories in eating may help reduce fatty liver disease
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that time-restricted eating, a popular diet strategy, may not be an effective weight loss...
Irregular sleep linked to high blood pressure, study finds
New research suggests that people with irregular sleep patterns may face a substantially higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who maintain...
Compounds from cannabis could reverse opioid overdoses
In recent years, there has been a growing public health crisis in the United States due to opioid abuse and addiction.
Opioids are a class...
Coffee could help lower your risk of kidney injury
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that drinking coffee frequently may help reduce the risk of kidney injury.
Acute kidney injury, also known as...
A new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the University of Oslo have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method that can help identify potential new medicines for Alzheimer's disease.
The researchers...
8,000 steps 1-2 times a week can lower your death risk
Walking is good for your health, but not everyone can exercise regularly. However, a new study at Kyoto University suggests that even walking for...
Social isolation may be as harmful as high blood pressure, obesity
Humans are social animals. We might define ourselves as introverts, but the survival of our species rests on safety in community.
Loneliness unleashes excess stress...