4 tips to deal with the flu season
A recent report from the Conversation said the 2017-2018 flu season was historically severe.
According to scientists, public health officials estimate that 900,000 Americans were...
Smoke-free policies may help lower blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that smoke-free policies have been associated with lower systolic (top number) blood pressure readings among non-smokers.
While smoke-free policies...
5 vaccination myths everyone should know
In a recent study, researchers from Rice University revealed recurring misconceptions about vaccination that need to be challenged.
Kirstin Matthews, a fellow in science and...
Metal lead in the shin bone linked to high blood pressure
Accumulations of low levels of lead in the shin bone of men were associated with treatment-resistant high blood pressure, according to new research.
The study...
Where you live could determine how much opioid you can get
In a recent study, researchers at Penn Medicine found that where people live in the U.S. could determine how many opioids they can get.
Patients...
Could germs in airplane cabins harm your health?
In a recent study, researchers found the bacteria accompanying airline passengers at 30,000 feet have a lot in common with the bacteria surrounding people...
4.6% of people in Massachusetts may have opioid addiction
In a recent study, researchers estimate that more than 275,000 people—or 4.6% of people over the age of 11 in Massachusetts- have opioid use...
Study of 500,000 confirms how obesity harms our health
Increased body mass index (BMI) - a measure of weight accounting for a person's height—has been shown to be a likely causal contributor to...
New research shows the rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the...
In a new study from the University of Iowa, researchers found that type 2 diabetes remains the most common type of diabetes diagnosed in...
Even safe BPA exposure could change your insulin release
In a new study, researchers find that the FDA-approved "safe" daily exposure of BPA may be enough to change insulin release.
The finding has implications...