Diseases

Dentists reveal what mouthwash does to your oral health

Many people associate good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, while mouthwash is a more debated product than many realize.Dentists point to several things that many people are not...

How to manage your cholesterol with simple changes

Have you been told that your cholesterol is a bit too high? You do not need to completely...

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Scientists study the relationship between coffee and fatty liver disease

New research suggests that regular coffee consumption may play a role in protecting the liver from fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Dentists reveal what mouthwash does to your oral health

Many people associate good oral hygiene with brushing and flossing, while mouthwash is a more debated product than many realize.Dentists point to several things that many people are not...

How to manage your cholesterol with simple changes

Have you been told that your cholesterol is a bit too high? You do not need to completely...

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Your blood type may determine your risk of heart attack and blood clots

Your blood type may have a greater impact on your health than many people realize.

Stopping GLP-1 drugs may reverse heart benefits, study finds

New research shows how the cardiovascular benefits of widely used diabetes drugs can disappear once treatment is discontinued.

Have you had a urinary tract infection? It may increase your risk of dementia

Research shows that various diseases may be linked to the development of dementia.

Menstrual pad could help detect disease early

Researchers are investigating whether menstrual blood can be used to detect diseases.

Allergy experts warn against opening windows between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Opening a window in the middle of the day may seem harmless, but the timing can matter more than many allergy sufferers realize.

New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent

A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.