New research suggests that genetics can influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and the risk may differ depending on which parent had the illness. A study of 4,400 “cognitively unimpaired” individuals found higher levels of amyloid protein plaques in the brains of those whose mother, or both parents, had Alzheimer’s compared to those…
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New research suggests that drinking beetroot juice daily may help protect heart health after menopause. The study, conducted by Pennsylvania State University, found that beetroot juice is high in nitrates, which can improve blood vessel function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women. A small study of 24 women in early and…
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Do you remember way back in 2021 when we told you about the $26 billion Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay in a settlement with states to resolve thousands of lawsuits over the country’s opioid crisis? Well, now, it seems they figured out a way to cause cancer. The company has agreed to pay $700…
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Your body needs both Omega 3 and 6 fats. These “healthy” fats are critical for cardiovascular and neurological health. Getting enough of both is key to maintaining your health! But as with so much in life, balance seems to be key. A new study published in eLife Journal with researchers from Cornell, University of Georgia,…
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Know anyone suffering from those little crystalline monsters we call kidney stones? The ones that can take a grown adult to tears in half-a-millisecond? Well, there may be a secret to getting rid of them that’s actually… fun. And, it’s according to actual Science. A study published in 2016 in The Journal of the American…
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In the United States, the majority of cars use flame retardants in their seat foams, coverings, and other parts of the vehicle cabins. This complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS 302) and helps make sure we don’t burst into flame… At least, that’s the theory. Unfortunately, some studies have shown that exposure…
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What age is “old?” It depends on who you ask… but the trend is, well, older. A new study conducted by a team of researchers from Germany and the United States and published in the journal Psychology and Aging reveals that the definition of “old age” is changing. People now consider themselves “old” later in…
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Scientists have finally discovered why specific bacterial strains are so deadly: they’re vampires! No, really! They literally have a thirst for human blood. Washington State University researchers discovered that the world’s deadly bacteria consume nutrients in the blood as food, including common infections like salmonella and E. coli. Scientists have discovered that certain bacteria are…
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide and is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. While early detection can prevent over 90% of those deaths, more than one-third of the population eligible for screening are not up to date. Often, the discomfort and…
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If you’re married, chances are good that you SHARE health challenges! A study was published in December 2023 in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), which examined patterns of hypertension in four different countries, namely China, England, India, and the United States. The main aim of this study was to investigate the likelihood…
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