Muscadine wine may benefit your skin health
In the charming landscapes of the Southeastern United States, a special kind of grape, known as the Muscadine grape, is not just a treat...
Tiny, focused shocks can help patients overcome heart arrhythmia
Joe McKown is an avid amateur athlete who has competed in scores of triathlons over the years. Swimming, biking, running, he thrived on challenging...
Red meat is link to heart disease and diabetes, study finds
We all know how much a juicy steak or a sizzling bacon strip can make our mouths water. But, a sizeable research project from...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity — but the time...
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can...
How neighborhood environment affects your dementia risk
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are influenced by various risk factors.
Recent research suggests that the neighborhood environment can also play a significant...
Grandmother’s BMI linked to grandchild’s stillbirth risk
While it's well-established that a pregnant woman's body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of stillbirth, a recent study conducted by the University of...
Gene expression test can improve in brain cancer treatment
Researchers from UC San Francisco and Northwestern Medicine and elsewhere have developed a groundbreaking gene expression test that could strongly improve the treatment of...
Education has long-term benefit on heart health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have revealed a significant connection between formal education...
Smartwatches could revolutionize personalized cancer care, study finds
Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have uncovered the potential of wearable and mobile devices, such as smartwatches and smartphones, to transform cancer care into...