Hidden household toxin triples liver disease risk, study finds
Liver disease most often develops due to one of three major causes: excessive alcohol use, the buildup of fat in the liver associated with obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol, or…
This easy daily habit cuts heart risk by two thirds
People who walk for 10-15 minutes at a time can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by up to two thirds compared to those who take only brief walks lasting…
Cavities and gum disease could nearly double stroke risk
People with both gum disease and cavities faced an 86% greater chance of having a stroke compared to those with healthy mouths. Poor oral health was also tied to a…
You don’t have to lose weight to lower your diabetes risk, scientists say
Until now, weight reduction has been the primary therapeutic goal for people with prediabetes. An analysis of a large Tübingen study shows that patients who bring their blood sugar levels…
The invisible chemical in the air that could be raising Parkinson’s risk
Long-term exposure to a common industrial chemical may be linked to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a chemical used in metal degreasing and dry cleaning. Even…
Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk
People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This is according to a comprehensive brain imaging study from Karolinska…
This high-sugar fruit may actually lower diabetes risk
If presented with two snacks, one containing seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams of sugar, choosing the healthier option should be a no-brainer, correct? Well, maybe…
A startling omega-3 deficiency may explain women’s Alzheimer’s risk
Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer’s disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids – fat molecules that perform many essential functions in the body – in…
Heart attack risk? This heart scan can tell you more than a cholesterol test; but you probably haven’t heard of it |
When it comes to heart health, most people rely on the usual suspects , cholesterol numbers, blood pressure readings, maybe a stress test if things look off. But what if…
7000 steps a day cuts death risk by 47%—and that might be all you need
A major new study led by the University of Sydney suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers similar health benefits across several outcomes as walking 10,000. il 7000 steps,…