Diabetics are particularly susceptible to non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Meat may not be quite the universal villain that it's made out to be.
Increasing the amount of protein in the diet may reduce the liver's fat content, lowering the risk...
Study in The Lancet Public Health shows both high and low carbohydrate increases mortality risk
Low-carb diets that replace carbohydrates with proteins and fats from plant sources are associated with lower risk of mortality compared to those that replace carbohydrates...
Passive tobacco spike exposure in childhood could cause arthritis later
Passive exposure to tobacco during childhood is associated with increased risk of arthritis in adulthood by 40%
A new study in the journal Rheumatology indicates that being exposed to secondhand smoke...
Depression rates are on the rise the world over
The bond between parent and child extends far beyond sharing similar looks or behaviors, it seems. Symptoms of depression in teens and parents appear to be linked, according to research presented...
People diagnosed at an early age also have lower life expectancy
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age is associated with more cardiovascular complications and higher risk of premature death.
Life-expectancy for individuals who are diagnosed with Type...
A study has found that men who wear boxer shorts have higher sperm concentration than those who wear tighter underwear
Men who wear boxer shorts have higher sperm concentrations than men who wear tighter fitting underwear, according to new research...
The urge to eat salty unhealthy foods while having a drink could add to the trend of growing obesity the world over
If you are fond of an occasional tipple and worried about your growing girth then you could have...
New study indicates that exercise can reduce risk of atrial fibrillation in severely obese people (BMI greater than 30)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder of the heart (arrhythmia) and it has been recognised as a major...
Study offers new insights into things like how the elderly view their driving skills, or prescription compliance
If dealing with a parent sometimes leaves you exhausted, there is a bit of science behind it.
The older one gets, the less apt...
Study busts claims by hookah bars that it is less hazardous
A new UCLA study has found that just 30 mins of hookah smoking resulted in cardiovascular risk factors similar to those seen with traditional cigarette smoking.
The findings are in...
