Black people with sleep apnea twice as likely to develop high blood pressure, study says
Untreated sleep apnea makes black people twice as likely to develop uncontrolled blood pressure, a study says.
New technology could predict cancer outcome
Researchers say they can predict how aggressive a cancer diagnosis will be by pinpointing a certain class of its biomarkers.
BMI, overall health are connected after all, study says
After much debate, a new study says Body Mass Index is a helpful in assessing a person’s overall health.
Link between poverty, obesity developed in last 30 years
Researchers report that impoverished communities in the U.S. have seen the fastest rise in diabetes and obesity during the last 30 years.
Chemical from red meat consumption linked to heart disease
Regular red meat consumption can lead to the accumulation of a gut level chemical that causes heart disease, a study says.
People with type 2 diabetes may be testing blood sugar too much
People with type 2 diabetes might be testing their blood sugar levels too much, a study says.
New study connects physical activity with gene changes
Genetic makeup can play a part in whether a person exercises or not, according to a new study.
Coffee could fight Parkinson’s disease, study says
Two compounds found in coffee could fight Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, a study says.
Memory tests may forecast Alzheimer’s disease, brain atrophy
A couple of memory tests could more accurately detect Alzheimer’s in people with memory impairment, a study says.
Women with HPV at higher cervical cancer risk, regardlesss of cell abnormalities
Women with HPV may be at higher risk for cervical cancer, but appear not to show cellular abnormalities, report researchers in Sweden.
