The physiological impacts of depression on pregnant mothers may affect babies while in the womb and lead to changes in
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Frailty may be more deadly in younger heart patients, study finds
Traditionally, frailty is thought to be a syndrome of the elderly—one which comes as a natural and inevitable side-effect of
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Home demolitions may create new problem: Lead-tainted dust
The nation’s largest home-demolition program, which has torn down more than 14,000 vacant houses across Detroit, may have inadvertently created
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A bad mood may help your brain with everyday tasks
New research found that being in a bad mood can help some people’s executive functioning, such as their ability to
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CT scans may increase the risk of brain cancer
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging,
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Acupuncture may reduce cancer drug side effects
Aromatase inhibitors are commonly used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Though effective, they produce unpleasant side effects that
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Asthma: A healthful diet may prevent symptoms
Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are the main components of a healthful diet, the benefits of which are hailed by
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High blood pressure may increase dementia risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known to put pressure on the body, leading to disease. Over the years, it
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Higher blood pressure may be linked to brain disease, Alzheimer’s
Older people who have higher blood pressure may have more signs of brain disease, specifically brain lesions, according to a
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Osteoporosis: Mediterranean diet may slow bone loss
It discovered that seniors with osteoporosis who followed a Mediterranean-like diet for 12 months had a much slower rate of
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