Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, with more than 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It’s also the third leading cause of cancer-related death in men, and the fourth-leading cause in women, contributing to more than 50,000 deaths each year. While treatments haveRead
Preeclampsia—a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure in women whose blood pressure levels were normal—is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity, responsible for some 70,000 maternal deaths and 500,000 fetal deaths worldwide each year. It occurs in approximately five percent of all pregnancies. While itRead
It is well-known that being physically unfit at a young age is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease much later in life. But the mechanism behind this finding has never been fully understood. With that in mind, an international team led by researchers from Linköping University in SwedenRead
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. More than half of stroke victims who survive develop some form of cognitive impairment, which significantly affects their quality of life. While there are medications used to treat post-stroke cognitive impairment, their efficacyRead
Check out any forum for expectant mothers online, and you’re apt to find a lot of misinformation about breastfeeding—specifically whether or not engaging in high-intensity exercise while breastfeeding is a good idea. Myths on the subject about, including the hoary old idea that exercise can sour breast milk or causeRead
A research review published in the journal Nutrients shows that multiple different preparations of ginseng show promise in speeding up exercise recovery and reducing muscle fatigue.
It’s no secret that a plant-based diet offers nearly unlimited health benefits. Research shows that a vegetarian or vegan diet can lower body mass index, blood sugar, and cholesterol, as well as the risk of heart disease and overall mortality rates. While anyone can benefit, a plant-based diet is especiallyRead
According to the World Health Organization, some 55 million people globally suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. With 10 million new cases diagnosed annually, dementia has become the seventh leading cause of death worldwide, and those numbers are only likely to grow as life expectancy continues to increase. Thus far,Read
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats, meaning our bodies can’t produce them, so it’s essential to get them from our diets, the primary sources being cold-water fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel. Among their noted health benefits, omega-3s can help reduce triglyceride levels, raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels, andRead
Type 2 diabetes—when insulin resistance in the body leads to elevated blood sugar levels—affects some 38 million Americans, or about 12% of the population. Treatment includes lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, as well as prescription medications, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin therapy, the total costs of which are estimatedRead
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