Energy drinks may be damaging your heart
Energy drinks are growing in popularity as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee, but are they safe for your heart?
Not when consumed frequently or in...
Eating healthy fats may protect you against cancer
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy, and improving mental health, new research suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help...
Alcohol use disorder linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Approximately 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, a figure that experts predict will double by 2060.
While aging and genetics are the...
Study finds new way to control resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue affecting millions of people worldwide.
It can often be managed with a combination of lifestyle...
Could a diabetes drug also help with aging arteries?
Empagliflozin, or Empa, is a medication often used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Now, researchers think it might...
Research shows big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide, causing around 25% of deaths in the United States alone. With...
Popular painkiller for headaches may reduce blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a popular painkiller, is something many of us have taken at some point, especially for headaches or fevers. It's common in households, and...
Study shows big cause of nerve pain in people with diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels face a higher risk of nerve damage, known as...
New discovery shows memories aren’t just stored in the brain
Most of us think memories are stored only in the brain, but a recent study suggests that cells from other parts of the body...
Metabolic surgery may reduce medication need for heart failure patients
A recent study by researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Metamor Institute suggests that metabolic surgery could help heart failure patients reduce their...