Tag: Diseases

Study reveals vitamin D may reduce colon cancer risk by 58%

A new review suggests that maintaining healthy vitamin D levels could lower your risk of colon cancer.

Walking may help delay Alzheimer’s by up to seven years

A long-term study suggests that walking just 3,000 to 7,000 steps a day may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by up to seven years.

Persistent finger swelling may indicate an underlying lung disease

It’s easy to blame swollen fingers on heat or a salty meal — but sometimes, your body might be alerting you to something far more serious.

How to keep Christmas safe from food poisoning

Christmas is a time for family, good food, and celebration, not for a trip to the emergency room.Yet every year, hospitals across World...

42 percent of cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes

Small everyday choices can have a major impact on the risk of developing cancer. Research and oncologists’ own habits point in the same direction.

Pimples you should not squeeze, according to dermatologists

Many people try to deal with problem skin on their own. However, experts warn that one particular type of pimple requires extra caution.