Tag: Diseases
Oral hygiene may be linked to a lower risk of more than 50 diseases
Good oral hygiene is not only about avoiding cavities. An expert points to a single habit that may reduce disease.
Declining birth rates may affect the risk of ovarian cancer
A large study from South Korea suggests that changes in women’s childbirth patterns may influence the risk of ovarian cancer.
Study finds four key risk factors present in most first heart attacks
New international research suggests that first heart attacks and strokes are rarely sudden, but often the result of long-standing, detectable risk factors.
Symptoms that may indicate reduced heart function
Subtle changes in your body may be early indicators that your heart is not functioning at its best.
Oral cancer may begin with minor, overlooked symptoms
Small, persistent changes inside the mouth can sometimes signal something far more serious than a simple sore.
Long-term reflux may increase the risk of esophageal cancer
According to experts, persistent symptoms can, in rare cases, lead to cancer.