Living a healthy lifestyle by keeping fit, eating your five-a-day and laying off the alcohol reduces the risk of dementia, […]
More evidence fried food ups heart disease, stroke risk
(HealthDay)—Check out the menus at any county fair—corn dogs, fried Oreos, even fried butter—and you’ll quickly see that Americans love […]
New stillbirth risk figures help women’s decisions on timing delivery
With every week that a pregnancy continues past term (37 weeks), the risk of stillbirth increases, according to an analysis […]
Could heavier folks be at lower risk for ALS?
It’s not often that anything good is associated with obesity. Yet heavy folks and those who bulk up as they […]
High soy intake may cut fracture risk in younger breast cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—Higher soy consumption is linked to fewer osteoporotic fractures in younger breast cancer survivors, according to a study published online […]
Unsalted tomato juice may help lower heart disease risk
In a study published in Food Science & Nutrition, drinking unsalted tomato juice lowered blood pressure and LDL cholesterol in […]
New study investigates how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes
A new study has investigated how exposure to certain triggers can increase the risk of type 1 diabetes. Researchers from […]
Walking and strength training may decrease the risk of dying from liver disease
Physical activity, including walking and muscle-strengthening activities, were associated with significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis-related death, according to research presented […]
Dangerous blood clots may be the latest risk from ‘bad’ cholesterol
LDL cholesterol – the so-called “bad” cholesterol – is known to narrow arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and […]
Atrasentan tied to lower risk for kidney events in T2DM with CKD
(HealthDay)—Atrasentan is associated with a reduced risk for renal events in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, […]