Cancer Survivors Eat Poorly Across All Groups, Study Finds
Researchers looked at what cancer survivors eat across the United States and found that most aren't eating as healthily as they should be. The study examined …
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How Multiple Health Problems Predict Serious Issues in Older Adults
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 people over age 65 to understand which health problems predict serious outcomes like losing independence, moving to a care …
Read MoreLiving Healthy Can Cut Your Risk of Early Death in Half
Researchers followed over 111,000 Korean adults for 18 years to see how healthy lifestyle choices affected their chances of living longer. People who did five …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Keep Blood Pressure Healthy in Young Adults?
Researchers studied 923 young adults to see if vitamin D levels affect blood pressure. They found that people with higher vitamin D levels had slightly lower …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Byproduct Shows Promise in Fighting Cancer
Scientists are discovering that a substance called lithocholic acid (LCA), which is made by bacteria in your gut, might help fight cancer. This review examines …
Read MoreCan Phone Apps Help Stop Kids From Staying Too Small?
Researchers looked at seven studies about using phones and apps to help parents prevent stunting—when children don't grow properly due to poor nutrition. The …
Read MoreVitamin D Supplements May Help People With Low Levels
Researchers looked at whether taking vitamin D supplements helps people live longer. Two large studies found no benefit in people who already had enough …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Longer Hospital Stays in Sick Kids
Researchers studied 400 children hospitalized with respiratory infections to understand how vitamin D levels affect their recovery. They found that children …
Read MoreCan Your Diet Help Prevent Memory Problems? What Scientists Found
Researchers used advanced computer programs to study information from over 2,200 Americans to figure out which factors predict who might develop memory and …
Read MoreIron Buildup in Your Liver: Genes, Diet, and Weight All Play a Role
Researchers studied over 37,000 people to understand why iron builds up in some people's livers. They found that certain genetic changes increase iron risk, …
Read More8 Healthy Habits May Lower Your Cancer Risk by Up to 26%
Researchers followed nearly 95,000 people in China for about 15 years to see if following eight healthy lifestyle habits could reduce cancer risk. The study …
Read MoreMagnesium and Vitamin D Team Up to Protect Your Kidneys
Researchers studied over 12,000 Americans to understand how two important nutrients—magnesium and vitamin D—work together to protect kidney health. They found …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Higher COPD Risk and Worse Outcomes
A major study following nearly 328,000 people in the UK found that those with low vitamin D levels were significantly more likely to develop COPD (a serious …
Read MoreBlood Chemicals May Help Predict Serious Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers combined results from 12 studies to look for patterns in blood chemicals that might predict prostate cancer risk. They found that certain chemicals …
Read MoreYour Mouth's Hidden Shield: How It Protects Your Whole Body
Your mouth has a special protective barrier that does much more than just keep food in place. This barrier is made up of saliva, helpful bacteria, and layers …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Lower Kidney Disease Risk, Especially for Women
Researchers studied nearly 189,000 middle-aged and older adults from China and the UK to see if eating more plants and less meat could protect kidney health. …
Read MoreA Gene Variant May Increase Stroke Risk in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers studied how a specific gene variation affects vitamin D levels and stroke risk in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. They found …
Read MoreFree Produce Helps Kids Eat Healthier and Feel Better
Researchers tested whether giving families free fresh vegetables and fruits could help kids stay healthier. They studied 150 children from low-income families …
Read MoreYour Skin Color Shows How Many Veggies You Really Eat
Researchers studied 2,078 college students in Italy to see if they could measure how healthy someone's diet is just by looking at their skin. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Young Adults in China Are Having More Strokes
Researchers studied stroke cases in young adults (ages 20-54) across China and the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that lifestyle choices like smoking, …
Read MoreWhy Some Older Adults Get Weaker: New Clues About Genes and Health
Researchers studied 170 older Thai adults to understand why some people become frail as they age. They looked at vitamin B levels, specific genes that affect …
Read MoreHigh Kidney Waste Levels May Signal Foot Ulcer Risk in Diabetics
Researchers studied over 1,600 American adults with diabetes to understand why some develop painful foot ulcers while others don't. They discovered that people …
Read MoreNew Study Questions Whether Vitamin D Really Helps Your Health
Researchers looked back at previous vitamin D studies to see if the vitamin actually makes a real difference in people's health. After carefully reviewing the …
Read MoreWhy Older Adults Are Going Hungry: A Serious Health Crisis
Researchers discovered that malnutrition—not getting enough food and nutrients—is becoming a bigger problem for older Americans, especially those over 75. …
Read MoreHow Vitamin D Helps Keep Your Skin Young and Healthy
Scientists have discovered that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping skin looking young and preventing wrinkles and age spots. When your skin gets …
Read MoreWhy More People Are Getting Vitamin D Tests and What It Means
Researchers in Taiwan looked at 10 years of medical records to understand who was getting vitamin D tests and whether testing helped people improve their …
Read MoreCan Folic Acid Protect Your Brain from Tiny Zinc Particles?
Scientists tested whether folic acid could protect rat brains from damage caused by zinc oxide nanoparticles—tiny particles used in many foods and medicines. …
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure Deaths Rising Worldwide: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied death rates from high blood pressure-related heart disease across 117 countries from 2000 to 2019. They found that deaths from this …
Read MoreWhat Causes Dementia? New Study Finds Key Risk Factors
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates studied 281 people with dementia and 281 similar people without dementia to find out what causes memory loss and …
Read MoreChildhood Stress May Weaken Bones Later in Life
A large study of over 165,000 people in the UK found that children who experience trauma may have weaker bones as adults. Researchers looked at people's …
Read MoreWhy People Take Vitamins and Supplements: What a German Study Found
Researchers surveyed over 1,000 people in Germany to understand why so many take vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. They found that about 77% of …
Read MoreCan the DASH Diet Help Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age?
Researchers investigated whether the DASH diet—a eating plan focused on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins—might help prevent sarcopenia, a …
Read MoreAnxiety and Weak Bones: What Scientists Found
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 people to understand if anxiety disorders make bones weaker. They found that people with anxiety were more likely to have …
Read MoreCustom Pre-Surgery Training Works Better Than One-Size-Fits-All
Researchers tested whether personalized coaching before major surgery helps patients recover better than standard written programs. Fifty-eight patients either …
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Muscles Strong as You Age
As Korea's population gets older, doctors are seeing more cases of sarcopenia—a condition where people lose muscle mass, strength, and ability to move as they …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Kidney Cyst Risk, Study Finds
Researchers studied over 119,000 people for more than 10 years to understand how diet affects the development of fluid-filled sacs in the kidneys. They found …
Read MoreNew Test for Vitamin D Levels Works Just as Well as Gold Standard
Scientists tested a new machine that measures vitamin D levels in your blood to see if it's as accurate as the best method available. Vitamin D is important …
Read MoreDoes Low Folate Cause Bleeding Hemorrhoids? New Study Investigates
Researchers used a special statistical method called Mendelian Randomization to investigate whether low folate levels might cause hemorrhoids that bleed. …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Earlier Death in US Adults
A major study of over 62,000 Americans found that people with low vitamin D levels were significantly more likely to die prematurely compared to those with …
Read MoreTeaching Workers to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Works
Researchers in Iran tested whether a special teaching program could help office workers prevent metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems that includes …
Read MoreBody's Sugar Control Problems Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Researchers studied over 11,600 American adults to understand how the body's difficulty controlling blood sugar relates to heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreWhy People Who Age Faster May Have Higher Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists studied over 500,000 people in the UK to understand if our bodies aging faster than normal might be connected to schizophrenia, a serious mental …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 250,000 adults to understand if low vitamin D levels make sleep apnea more likely. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Heart and Brain Health Through a Hidden Protein
Scientists studied over 300,000 people to understand how genes affect a protein called homocysteine, which can influence heart and brain health. They found …
Read MoreVitamin A Shortage Is Getting Better Worldwide, But Still Affects Millions
Researchers looked at how many people worldwide don't get enough vitamin A, which is important for eyesight and fighting infections. Using data from 1990 to …
Read MoreNew AI Tool Helps Predict Heart Disease Risk Early
Researchers created a computer program that can predict whether someone might develop coronary heart disease (a serious heart condition) by looking at simple …
Read MoreVitamin D and Heart Health: What Older Adults Need to Know
Researchers studied 299 elderly people in Italy to understand how vitamin D levels affect heart disease risk. They found that people with lower vitamin D had …
Read MoreHeart Health and Thyroid Function May Be Connected
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 Americans to understand if heart and metabolism health is linked to how well the thyroid works. The thyroid is a small gland …
Read MoreSimple Test Predicts Who's at Risk for Weak Bones
Researchers created an easy-to-use tool that can help doctors figure out who might develop osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle. Using …
Read MoreShould You Take Vitamin D to Prevent Diabetes?
Doctors in New Zealand are recommending that people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes talk with their healthcare providers about taking vitamin D …
Read MoreYour Personalized Diet Could Help You Age Better
Scientists are discovering that one-size-fits-all diets might not be the best way to stay healthy as we age. Instead, a new approach called "precision …
Read MoreShould Doctors Help People Live Longer and Healthier?
As anti-aging products flood the market—from supplements to fancy creams—doctors face a tough question: should they recommend these treatments to patients? …
Read MoreTaking Vitamin D Early Helps Fish Fight Serious Infections Better
Scientists studied how vitamin D3 helps fish fight a dangerous bacterial infection called Edwardsiella tarda. They tested two approaches: giving vitamin D3 …
Read MoreA Natural Compound May Protect Baby Kidneys from Mom's Diet
Researchers studied how a natural substance called SDG (found in flaxseeds) might protect babies' kidneys from damage caused by their mothers eating trans fats …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Levels May Increase Your Risk of Getting Cataracts
A large study of over 400,000 people in the UK found that those with low vitamin D levels were more likely to develop cataracts - cloudy areas in the eye that …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
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