New blue-light tech improves identification of bladder cancer
From day one, Robert McMichael has been determined to live the best life he can.
Born with muscular dystrophy, he refused to let his physical...
How craft is good for our health
At a time when many of us feel overwhelmed by the 24/7 demands of the digital world, craft practices, alongside other activities such as...
Depression and bipolar disorder linked to body clock
In a new study, researchers from the University of Glasgow find that genetically, the body clock, or circadian rhythms, are linked to mood disorders...
Half of heart disease patients suffer from multiple diseases
In a new study from The University of Western Australia, researchers find that one in two patients with a cardiovascular disease is suffering from...
Diets rich in vegetables and fish linked to lower risk of multiple sclerosis
In a new study from Curtin University, Australia, researchers find that eating diet high in vegetables and fish may help reduce risk of multiple...
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If you’re having any symptoms associated with a stroke, it’s important to act quickly.
But certain risk factors can set the stage for stroke well...
Vegetarian diets almost twice as effective in weight loss
Dieters who go vegetarian not only lose weight more effectively than those on conventional low-calorie diets but also improve their metabolism by reducing muscle...
A new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
UCLA researchers have discovered a new way to activate the stem cells in the hair follicle to make hair grow.
The research, led by scientists...
Can we avoid chronic disease when we are old?
Recent research shows that by the year 2050, the global population of adults aged 60 and over will be more than double from roughly...
The risk of lung cancer for young breast cancer survivors
Women who have been lucky enough to survive breast cancer may face increased risk of lung cancers, according to a new study in Radiotherapy...
How to have healthy blood pressure
A healthy blood pressure level is below 120/80 mm Hg for most people.
According to the new blood pressure guideline, measurement higher than 130/80 mm...
Consuming too little salt is bad to your health, too
Dietary salt has been taken as a silent killer recently.
When they prepare meals at home, buy food from grocery stores and restaurants, they tend...
How the body clock impacts your health
Last year, three scientists who found how our bodies tell time won the 2017 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine.
The body clock, or circadian,...
How omega-6 could benefit people with type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, a group of Finland researchers find that high serum omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid is linked to a lower risk of...
How to deal with weight gain in your middle age
According to recent research, the average young U.S. adults gain 30 pounds by the time when they become 50 years old.
The age-related weight gain...
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Maintaining a trim midsection does more than make you look great—it can help you live longer.
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Dr. Patricia Happel grew up in a family where obesity and unhealthy habits were common.
One grandfather used to hide his heart medication in a...
5 most popular supplements for weight loss success
Losing weight and keeping it off with diet and exercise alone can be hard, no matter how active and athletic you are.
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People with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor
New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor.
A team at the University of Copenhagen have tracked down a genetic...
3 tips for the ultimate weight-loss breakfast
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It is exceptionally rare for me to miss breakfast, and when I do, I am in a prickly mood most of the...
A new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
UCLA researchers have discovered a new way to activate the stem cells in the hair follicle to make hair grow.
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Children from unintended pregnancy may feel depressed when growing up
When a child is from unintended pregnancy, s/he is more likely to have depression syndrome in early adult years.
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Sugar substitute (aspartame) may prevent, not help with, weight loss
A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) scientists has found a possible mechanism explaining why use of the sugar substitute (aspartame) might not help...
Foods for people that are bad for your dog
If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution.
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5 exercises that do wonders for your health
If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — and want to work out for your health or to fit in your clothes better...