How safe is the Paleo diet?
The popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat 'Paleo' diet can cause weight gain and predispose followers to diabetes, say researchers, who recommend a Mediterranean diet instead.
Blood test detects all known genes for inherited heart conditions
Researchers have developed a blood test that can detect all 174 known genes linked to 17 inherited heart conditions with up to 100% accuracy.
Benzodiazepine overdose death rate 'has increased four-fold'
A new study using data from an 18-year period has found that, since 1996, overdose rates resulting in death from benzodiazepines have increased exponentially.
Stents, surgery equally durable, safe for reducing stroke risk
A 10-year trial shows surgery and stenting to improve blood flow in narrowed carotid arteries are equally effective and safe at reducing the long-term risk of stroke.
Red meat compound linked to worse outcomes in heart failure patients
Higher levels of circulating TMAO - a compound gut bacteria produce during digestion of red meat - precedes worse outcomes in acute heart failure patients, a new study finds.
Binge drinking in young adults raises risk of hypertension
Research into the effects of regular binge drinking on blood pressure in young adults gives us another reason to moderate our alcohol intake.
Testosterone gel boosts sexual function, mood for older men
Early results from the largest trials of testosterone therapy to date reveals that a testosterone gel improved sexual function, mood and walking ability for men aged 65 and older.
New vaccine to curb fentanyl overdose and addiction
An increase in deaths from illegal drug overdose in the US has been linked to synthetic opioids. A new vaccine appears to curb overdose and addiction in users of fentanyl.
Gallbladder Inflammation Symptoms: Signs, Duration, Complications
Find out all about the symptoms of gallbladder inflammation - also referred to as cholecystitis - a condition that is typically caused by the presence of gallstones.
Insulin-producing mini-stomachs: a game-changer for diabetes?
Researchers have created mini-stomachs that can produce insulin. When transplanted in mice lacking insulin-producing beta cells, the tiny organs were able to compensate.
Something nasty in the living room? Check your pollutants
It is nearly impossible to eliminate all sources of indoor air pollution. But in this article, we look what can be done to reduce the risk of becoming ill from such pollutants.
Marijuana use 'not linked to mood or anxiety disorders'
Though previous studies have linked marijuana with depression and anxiety, a new study finds no such link, but it does find an association with alcohol and drug use disorders.
Gum disease associated with kidney disease deaths
A new study finds patients with kidney disease who also have periodontitis have a higher risk of death and adds to growing evidence linking poor oral health to chronic diseases.
Zika virus crossed placenta in two cases of microcephaly in Brazil
Amniotic fluid sampled in Brazil from two women carrying fetuses diagnosed with microcephaly showed evidence of Zika virus originating from French Polynesia, a new study shows.
Bodily organs appear to have sexual identity
Stem cell research in fruit flies suggests that the body's organs are gendered male or female. This could explain why some diseases affect one sex more than the other.
Link between antibiotics and delirium strengthened
Antibiotics are known to induce delirium in some cases, especially in the elderly. A recent review attempts to categorize and make sense of the neurological effects of antibiotics.
Older mothers may face increased risk of stroke, heart attack
Insulin Resistance: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
Rising pollution levels linked to increased strokes
The neuroscience of creativity
Green tea compound shows promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis
Implantable artificial kidney based on microchips sees major progress
Motivating employees to exercise: loss may be more effective than gain incentives
Synthetic plant hormones kill cancer cells by halting DNA repair
Where you live affects your health and risk of obesity
Gut bacteria hold clues about type 2 diabetes
Lead Poisoning: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Running wheel sets off chain reaction to shrink tumor size
Cancer cure? T cell therapy targets disease
Functional human body parts built using 3D-bioprinting technique
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