Drinking coffee may prevent heart attack and stroke
There’s good news for people who enjoy drinking coffee. A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Which blood pressure number matters more? It depends on your age
Blood pressure readings always include two numbers. The top number is called systolic pressure. It shows how much force your heart uses to push...
Even light smoking can damage your heart for decades
A major new study shows that even light smoking—just a few cigarettes a day—can greatly raise the risk of heart disease and early death.
The...
Study shows overlapping brain patterns in autism and ADHD
A new study has found that autism and ADHD may be more alike than we thought.
Instead of just looking at them as separate conditions,...
Could sound waves help treat Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease used to feel like a distant, rare condition, but that is no longer the case. Today, more than 10 million people around...
Study finds safer pain relief treatment without opioid side effects
Scientists at USF Health are making important progress in understanding how pain-relieving drugs known as opioids work inside the body.
Their goal is to help...
How a natural amino acid may stop tooth decay before they start
Tooth decay is one of the most common health problems worldwide. It begins when bacteria in the mouth break down sugars from the food...
Young blood may slow down Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia around the world and continues to be one of the biggest challenges for healthcare systems.
Now,...
Food preservatives may increase your cancer and diabetes risks
Many of the foods we eat every day contain preservatives. These substances help food last longer, keep its color, and prevent the growth of...
Managing these 8 things can lower early death risk in high blood pressure
A new study led by researchers at Tulane University has found that people with high blood pressure may be able to significantly reduce—or even...