Common myths about lower back pain everyone should know
Lower back pain is the greatest source of global disability.
It is ahead of nearly 300 other conditions, leading to huge levels of health care...
Probiotics are not always ‘good bacteria’ for your gut
In a recent study, researchers examined how a disease develops by using human organ-on-a-chip technology
The study is led by engineers at The University of...
Newer contraceptive pills linked to lower risk for ovarian cancer
In a new study, researchers find new types of combined oral contraceptives (containing both lower doses of estrogens and newer progestogens) are linked to...
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...
Using vitamin D to fight diabetes
In a recent study, researchers from the Salk Institute report a potential new approach for treating diabetes by protecting beta cells.
Beta cells are the...
Want healthy late-night snacks? Try cottage cheese
Eager to eat a snack before sleep? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, according to researchers at Florida State...
One drink of alcohol may shorten your life as much as smoking a cigarette
Although recent studies have suggested that moderate drinking is linked to lower risks of heart disease and dementia, some research has challenged the findings.
For...
Compound from this pretty plant may help treat diabetes effectively
In a recent study, researchers found that compound from a type of summer plant may help treat diabetes effectively.
Type-2 diabetes is a disease characterized...