PFAS: Some period products may contain these 'forever chemicals'
Share on PinterestTampons are among the products researchers studied for potential PFAS contamination....
Heart failure: High levels of 2 substances in urine may increase risk
Share on PinterestElevated levels of two substances may indicate a higher risk of new-onset heart failure....
Aerobic exercise, 2 days of strength training may lower death risk
Share on PinterestDifferent types of exercise may impact mortality differently. Hernandez & Sorokina/StocksyAccording...
7 aromatherapy oils linked to improved memory while sleeping
Share on PinterestScientists have found that scent exposure may help improve memory in some older adults....
IBD: Medication may help treat symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease
Share on PinterestScientists are studying treatments to reduce inflammation in Crohn’s disease and...
Multiple sclerosis: How a probiotic could help with MS treatment
Share on PinterestResearchers are looking into using gut bacteria to treat autoimmune diseases such as...
Paralysis: Scientists restore movement, feeling in man via microchip
Share on PinterestScientists have managed to restore feeling and movement in a man with paralysis. MirageC/Getty...
Depression, anxiety not linked to increased breast, colon cancer risk
Share on PinterestThe global prevalence of depression and anxiety continues to increase. Sergey Filimonov/StocksyAbout...
Heart health: High levels of cardiac protein may raise death risk
Share on PinterestLevels of a certain cardiac protein may be an indicator of heightened risk of death,...
Dementia: Chronic use of some acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestA study suggests a link between the chronic use of prescription acid reflux medications...
Liver cancer and liver disease: Sugary drinks may increase risk
Share on PinterestSugary drinks may increase the risk of liver problems — at least in older women....
Alzheimer's disease: Machine learning may help predict risk
Share on PinterestHow can we predict who will progress to Alzheimer’s from mild cognitive impairment...
Obesity: How the brain may differ in people who have weight issues
Share on PinterestExperts say inflammation in the brain may be a factor in appetite and hunger. Catherine...
Heart health: How just 3,000 steps a day can lower your risk of death
Share on PinterestResearchers say the more you walk, the better your health. Grant Faint/Getty ImagesResearchers...
FDA alerts consumers and pet owners of Silver Star Brand’s voluntary recall of homeopathic drug products
[10/4/2018] The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers and pet owners about a voluntary recall...
Could eating pecans help curb obesity and diabetes?
Share on PinterestCould pecans have protective effects against excessive weight gain? vovashevchuk/Getty...
Alzheimer's: Bodybuilding supplement may improve memory
Share on PinterestNew research in mice suggests a bodybuilding supplement may be able to improve memory....
Kidney stones: Added sugars in diet may increase risk, study finds
Share on PinterestAdded sugar in the diet may contribute to the development of kidney stones, research...
Protein could predict cognitive decline 7 years before Alzheimer's symptoms
Share on PinterestA protein found in cerebrospinal fluid may help predict cognitive impairment. Westend61/Getty...
Heart surgery: Peppermint oil aromatherapy may ease pain
Share on PinterestPeppermint oil aromatherapy could help ease open heart surgery post-op pain. Image...
Obesity: What role does fructose intake play?
Share on PinterestFructose contributes to obesity by slowing down metabolism, study suggests. Image credit:...
Could a wearable device help detect breast cancer at home?
Share on PinterestCould a wearable device help detect breast cancer at home? NICK VEASEY/SCIENCE PHOTO...
Vegetarian diets may increase hip fracture risk by 50%
Share on PinterestA lack of certain nutrients from vegetarian diets may increase bone fracture risk....
Sundowning in Alzheimer's: What might cause it and how to treat it
Share on PinterestResearch in mice suggests that sundowning in Alzheimer’s may be caused by increased...
Could 5 minutes of daily exercise lower your risk of cancer?
Share on PinterestResearchers found that short 1-minute bursts of physical activity totaling about 4.5...
Stroke: Low dose aspirin may raise risk of brain bleeding
Share on PinterestIn a recent study, researchers found that low dose aspirin increased the risk of hemorrhagic...
Brain health: MIND diet, cutting calories may benefit cognition
Share on PinterestCertain diets like the MIND diet may have cognitive health benefits. Marta Mauri/StocksyAs...