Is blood pressure reading more accurate at home or clinic?
A recent study from Kaiser Permanente investigators found that blood pressure measurements taken at home are more accurate than those taken in a clinic...
Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
Sleep medications are drugs that are taken to help people fall asleep or stay asleep.
They are commonly used to treat insomnia, a sleep disorder...
20g of nuts a day may keep heart disease, cancer at bay
A recent study from Imperial College London and other institutions has found that consuming at least 20 grams of nuts a day could effectively...
Low-dose radiation may increase heart disease risk
In a study from National Cancer Institute and elsewhere, scientists found exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation is associated with a modestly increased...
Known as the silent disease, osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the US
In the United States, an estimated 10 million people 50 years old and older have osteoporosis. Most of these people are women, but about...
Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.
Scientists find new drugs preventing resistant COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has undergone various mutations resulting in the emergence of different variants.
These variants have different genetic sequences...
Eating a “rainbow” is the best way to prevent prostate cancer
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that men who eat colorful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are...
Tooth loss linked to inflammatory bowel disease, study finds
Research from Malmö University has shown that there is a connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis,...
Stress linked to worse cognitive impairment in older people
A new study conducted by researchers from Emory University suggests that there is a link between perceived stress and cognitive impairment.
The study involved 24,448...