Gut-friendly diet linked to lower mortality risk in coronary heart disease
A national analysis suggests that diets that support a healthier gut microbiota may help identify coronary heart disease…
New study identifies shared risk factors for breast cancer and atrial fibrillation
Alcohol use and smoking were linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women ages 55 years and…
Study links geography to significant differences in sperm quality
A new nationwide study has found substantial regional differences in sperm quality, with men in the highest-performing region…
Thirty years of data reveal changing heart health trends in obesity
Three decades of data from seven industrialized countries reveal that differences in blood pressure and cholesterol between older…
Community-based programs show greater promise for dementia prevention efforts
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking,…
Smoking reprograms immune cells to accelerate cardiovascular disease
Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified a previously unrecognized immune system pathway that helps explain how…
Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares
Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. The…
The reason why smokers arrive too late to the doctor
For years, smoking was perceived solely as a personal choice – a habit that a person chose for…
Police cars rammed after fleeing car spiked, catches fire in Hawke’s Bay
Police followed the vehicle from a distance before blocking it on Flaxmere Ave. Wilkin said the driver made…
Vaping devices and flavors affect genes differently
Not all vaping exposures are the same: researchers reveal that device generation, flavor choices, and vaping intensity each…
Healthy habits boost Long-Term health for cancer survivors
Maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active may do more to protect childhood cancer survivors from diabetes,…
What happens to your body when you stop smoking? A doctor breaks down the recovery timeline
Choosing to stop smoking is among the most important choices that a person ever makes. The process of…