High cholesterol and statins may not increase your risk of dementia
Many patients stop taking medication for high cholesterol because they are afraid it may have negative side effects.
Scientists from the University of Oslo and...
Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering your blood pressure
Scientists from the University of Southern California found eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas—and even coffee—could be key to lowering...
COVID-19 may cause a new wave of diabetes, study finds
In a study from Boston Children’s Hospital, scientists found a new long-term health concern in patients hospitalized with COVID-19—an increase in high blood sugar...
Being tall may increase risks of multiple diseases
In a recent study, scientists from Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center found that whether tall or short, a person’s height increases their risk...
Heart disease can be found in your eyes, study finds
In a study from UC San Diego Health, scientists found a new biomarker that shows heart disease may be present in a patient using...
Rhodiola rosea root may help manage type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of California, Irvine, scientists found that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant...
Despite awareness of COVID-19 risks, many Americans say they’re back to ‘normal’
In a study from Penn State, scientists found many Americans know of the potential risks to themselves and their families from infection with COVID-19,...
How quinine caused World War I
Can medicine cause a war?
When chemists isolated a new compound from the bark of a South American tree, they had no idea they...
Even one energy drink could increase heart disease risk
Scientists from Mayo Clinic found that drinking one 16-ounce energy drink can increase blood pressure and stress hormone responses significantly.
This raises the concern that...
Even easy exercise could help lower blood pressure in people with diabetes
In a study from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes in Melbourne, scientists found just a few minutes of easy exercise daily can help...