Marijuana use linked to schizophrenia, new study shows
In a large-scale genetic study, researchers found that some of the same genes linked to the use of cannabis are also linked to certain...
Burning more fat but less carbs could lead to diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that when muscles burn more fat and less glucose, exercise endurance can increase.
However, this could simultaneously cause diabetes.
Skeletal...
Two things could help improve your liver health
Currently, about 80 million U.S. residents suffer from Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
This means about 1 in 3 people have excessive fat in their...
Your exercise performance could predict heart disease and cancer
In a new study, researchers found that performance on an exercise test predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other causes.
Good...
Sudden weather change may cause strokes
In a new study, researchers suggest that weather patterns that cause dramatic changes in barometric pressure may increase the incidence of a type of...
Chemotherapy may raise risk of blood cancer
In a new study, researchers found that patients treated with chemotherapy during 2000-2014 experienced an increased risk of therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia (tMDS/AML),...
How evening stress could harm your health
In a new study, researchers found that stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in...
Stanford team shows matcha green tea could kill cancer stem cells
Matcha green tea is a natural product used as a dietary supplement with great potential for a range of treatments.
It is a traditional drink...
Scientists discover a major cause of heart attacks in women
In a recent study, researchers from Vancouver General Hospital discovered spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a major cause of heart attacks in women.
SCAD occurs...
Lack of folate could damage your DNA
In a new study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen found that folate deficiency can severely affect one of the most important processes in...