Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Diseases
Getting vaccinated against shingles may cut your heart attack risk nearly in half
Two studies now tie the Shingrix vaccine to lower rates of heart attack and stroke.
Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Health expert claims donald Trump may not have much time left
Fresh allegations about Donald Trump's health are fueling renewed speculation after his World Cup appearance.
Alzheimer’s may be detectable a decade before the first symptoms
New research suggests that a simple blood test could become an important tool for identifying the risk of Alzheimer's disease years before the first symptoms appear.
Healthy rats developed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms after receiving gut bacteria transfer
A new study suggests that bacteria in the gut may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
New treatment could help the body repair its own joints – without surgery
Researchers are working on a treatment for people with osteoarthritis that could help the body repair damaged joints on its own.
Common mistakes to avoid when taking medication
The way medication is taken can affect both its effectiveness and the risk of side effects.According to IW Pharmacy, factors such as food, sun...
New study: Chewing gum may temporarily lower blood pressure
A new study suggests that a small change after a meal may influence the body's ability to utilize nutrients.