How active belly fat could make this cancer more aggressive
A new study has revealed that the activity of fat deep inside the body may play an important role in how aggressive endometrial cancer...
Single pill for high blood pressure is a good solution, study finds
A new Australian study has found that using single pills that combine two or more blood pressure medications can save money and help people...
Simple blood test can predict severe liver disease
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that a simple blood test can help doctors find out who might get serious liver...
Closeness may increase couples facing chronic pain
When someone has long-lasting back pain, the love and support of their partner can make a big difference.
But a new study from Penn State...
Study finds a big cause of hearing loss
Have you ever left a concert with your ears ringing? For many people, this ringing goes away, but for others, it can become a...
Whole grains may help control waist size, blood pressure, and blood sugar
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...
Common causes of thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid diseases are common and affect a small gland in the front of your neck called the thyroid.
This butterfly-shaped gland makes hormones that control...
This common drug linked to dangerous heart rhythm disease
New research from the University of Birmingham and scientists in Germany has found a worrying link between anabolic steroid use and a serious heart...
How sleep affects blood pressure health
In today’s busy world, sleep often gets pushed aside.
But how well and how long you sleep is closely tied to your overall health—especially your...
Should we treat high blood pressure aggressively in hospitalized older people?
A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) raises important questions about how we treat high blood pressure in older adults who...