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Stopping aspirin when on a blood thinner can lower risk of bleeding

In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists suggest if you’re already taking one blood thinner, you might not need to take a second one. In...

High protein diets may improve blood sugar in people with diabetes

In a recent study from German Institute of Human Nutrition and elsewhere, scientists found that high protein diets improve blood sugar control in people...

Common painkiller may strongly affect your liver health

In a study from the University of California Davis, scientists found that the popular painkiller ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver...

Can fruits and vegetables reduce breast cancer risk?

In a recent study, researchers found eating certain fruits and vegetables may reduce breast cancer risk. About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast...

After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems

COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others. Long term, it...

Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids will soon be available for purchase over the counter for adults with “mild...

A low-fat diet may help women avoid breast cancer

In a recent study from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, researchers found that staying on a low-fat diet could reduce the risk of...

Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on your brain health

A recent study by the University of Edinburgh found that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year...

Men with chest pain get faster, more medical attention than women

In a study from NYU Langone Health, scientists found that in younger adults visiting the emergency department for chest pain, women may be getting...

Common high blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women

In a study from the University of Bologna, scientists found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of heart disease have...