Xanax's effectiveness for treating anxiety may be exaggerated
Share on PinterestXanax is a medication that is often prescribed to treat anxiety. BSIP/Getty ImagesPanic...
Could untreated AFib raise the risk of memory decline?
Share on PinterestUntreated AFib may be tied to an increased risk of memory decline. spxChrome/Getty...
Healthy gut microbiome: Fruit, veg may provide bacterial diversity
Share on PinterestHaving a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is important for diversity in gut bacteria....
Can 20 minutes of daily exercise offset risk from sedentary lifestyle?
Share on PinterestHow much exercise do we need to offset the negative effects of prolonged sitting? A...
Sweetened coffee or tea may not carry health risks
Share on PinterestA longitudinal study found no association between sweetening coffee or tea and a heightened...
FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection
[10/27/2023] FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter...
Breast cancer: Following a keto diet may have therapeutic benefits
Share on PinterestFollowing a keto diet may benefit people with breast cancer, a study finds. Pekic/Getty...
Type 2 diabetes: How intermittent fasting may help
Share on PinterestResearchers say intermittent fasting can help people with type 2 diabetes control their...
Inflammatory bowel disease: New probiotics from fungi may help
Share on PinterestResearchers say fungi from yogurt, cheese, and other foods may be useful in creating...
Heart attack: Tongxinluo capsules may improve health
Share on PinterestCertain ingredients that are a part of traditional Chinese medicine can have anti-inflammatory...
Parkinson's: Tai chi may slow progression, help reduce medication
Share on PinterestTai chi may have many health benefits, including for people with Parkinsons’ disease....
Dementia: Stopping diabetes drug metformin may increase risk
Share on PinterestExperts advise people with diabetes to check a close check on their blood glucose levels....
Dementia: How higher triglyceride levels may help lower risk
Share on PinterestExperts say diet and physical activity can help slow symptoms of dementia. Westend61/Getty...
Mild cognitive impairment: Most people are unaware they have condition
Share on PinterestExperts say friends and family are sometimes the first to notice mild cognitive impairment....
Prostate cancer: New therapy could reverse drug resistance
Share on PinterestScientists are working on new therapies for drug-resistant cancers. VICTOR TORRES/StocksySome...
Cholesterol: Comparing the risks, safety of rosuvastatin, atorvastatin
Share on PinterestTwo widely used statins may be equally effective at preventing heart attacks and stroke....
Pregnancy: High weight gain can affect health now and in future
Share on PinterestExperts say excessive weight gain in pregnancy can affect a woman’s health now and...
Thyroid cancer: Study links 'forever chemicals' to higher risk
Share on PinterestResearchers say certain common household chemicals can increase the risk of thyroid...
Diabetes: Eye implant could deliver cell-based treatment
Share on PinterestEye implants could deliver cell-based therapies for diabetes. Azamat Mukanov/StocksyAlthough...
Ashwagandha: Does it really lower stress and benefit health?
From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to the Wednesday Dance, social media is known for starting trends that...
Mild cognitive impairment: How DASH diet can lower the risk for women
Share on PinterestExperts say a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can lower the risk...
Mental health: Experts concerned over 'pseudoscience' on social media
Share on PinterestExperts say mental health advice on social media platforms should be scrutinized carefully....
Diabetes: AI and 10-second voice recording may aid diagnosis
Share on PinterestVoice recordings could help scientists screen for diabetes. Luis Alvarez/Getty ImagesType...
Obesity: Study suggests fructose is the key cause of weight gain
Share on PinterestResearchers argue that fructose could be a key driver of obesity, Image credit: Martin...
Type 2 diabetes: 2 servings of red meat a week may increase risk
Share on PinterestReducing weekly meat consumption could help lower the risk of developing diabetes....
Brain fog in long COVID: Low serotonin could play a role
Share on PinterestResearchers are looking into the potential role played by serotonin in the neurological...
Dementia: Proton pump inhibitor use linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestCould some medication used to treat acid reflux increase the risk of dementia? Image...