Menopause drug shows promise in lowering risk of breast cancer, study finds
A medication already approved to ease menopause symptoms might also help prevent a serious type of breast cancer, according to new research led by...
Self-employed women have much lower risk of heart disease, study finds
New research suggests that self-employment may offer health benefits—especially for women. A study led by Dr. Kimberly Narain at UCLA found that self-employed women...
More people are dying from heart attacks at home since the pandemic, study finds
Heart attacks remain the leading cause of death worldwide. But since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital records in many countries have shown...
Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia, large study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and...
Longer time in bed after a mild stroke is linked to brain changes
A new study suggests that people who spend more time in bed after a mild stroke or mini stroke may have more signs of...
Low muscle mass may increase death risk in breast cancer
Maintaining muscle mass has been shown to be a key factor in how well patients respond to cancer treatment. People with higher muscle mass...
High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes together strongly raise risk of early death
Adults in the United States who have both high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes face a far greater risk of dying—especially from heart-related...
Depression drug use in adolescence may increase pain sensitivity in adulthood
As the use of antidepressants in teens continues to rise, new research from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) suggests that these...
Antioxidant-rich diet may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has uncovered a promising connection between the foods we eat and our brain...
Why a low-carb breakfast may help people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia Okanagan has found that a simple change to your morning meal might make a big...